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Fleshing a bear, need help!

Discussion in 'Lifesize Mammals' started by aimeeoutdoors, Oct 19, 2009.

  1. Oct 19, 2009 #1
    aimeeoutdoors

    aimeeoutdoors New Member

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    Hi Everyone,

    I am fleshing a huge bear at the shop alone for the first time. I have a few questions...

    Do I leave the last joint in the paws or just leave the claw only?

    Also, do I split the tail or just pull it and turn it?

    I don't have time to peruse the past postings, so I would appreciate if someone is willing to help me out real quick.

    Thanks so much!

    Aimee
     
  3. Oct 19, 2009 #2
    Sikk

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    I can only tell you what I do, I leave the claw only and I split the tail. paul
     

  5. Oct 19, 2009 #3
    aimeeoutdoors

    aimeeoutdoors New Member

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    Thanks Paul,

    I'm going to take a break and get some dinner, and head back out there to finish this guy before I go to bed tonight.

    I appreciate it.

    Aimee
     
  6. Oct 19, 2009 #4
    bill@hogheaven

    bill@hogheaven New Member

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    thats the best way to do it.
     
  7. Oct 21, 2009 #5
    hoytman

    hoytman UTA Member

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    You get the bear done yet?
     
  8. Oct 21, 2009 #6
    aimeeoutdoors

    aimeeoutdoors New Member

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    Yes, I finished it up. Took me forever, but I was satisfied with the job I did on it. It's still salting and I'll be taking it to the tannery next week along with another one I have to do.
     
  9. Oct 22, 2009 #7
    Darla R.

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    We used a pressure washer to flesh the bear I did in school, it was clean in no time plus it helps to degrease as well. I will be doing this with any bear I get in the future.