104 pages

Chapters

Introduction
1. Benefits of Handling Your Own Fur: Presentation
2. Tools of the Trade: Setting Up a Fur Shed
3. Preparing the Animal for Skinning
4. Skinning and Fleshing Basics: The Fine Art of Skinning; Handling a Raccoon; Handling a Beaver; Proper Fleshing Techniques; Handling a Muskrat; Pelts Handled Fur-Side Out
5. Stretching and Drying the Correct Way: Stretching Techniques; Pelt Sizes
6. Storing Your Fur
7. Preparing Your Finished Furs for Market and Marketing
8. Various Fur Handling Tips