fox tails

kenneths

i have shot foxes recently and will be keeping them for the club vermin count.
what is the best way to keep these until next years count, will i just hang them in the shed??

any advice welcomed. thanks

Sonovagun

Freeze them if you can

kenneths

jesus im not putting them in my freezer :eek:
the girlfriend would have a heart attack

Arcto

I tried the crap ton of salt in a sealed bag method but flies somehow still got in there I'm guessing there were eggs on the tail but I was under the impression the half ton of salt I put in would take care of that.

One of the lads here has said they soak them in white spirits.

Sonovagun

Keep them in a plastic bag. Frozen stuff doesn't smell. You're best getting a chest freezer for your shed. It's good for alsorts, storing game, dog food ect ect

I'm guessing you could salt them, I'm sure someone on here could tell you how!

cavan shooter

i have seen and heard of people dipping them in cresote and hanging them in sheds.......but you'll have to start huming the team song to "Daniel Boone":D

deeksofdoom

Can anyone post a video on how to skin a foxes tail using the stick method, I've tried it but failed.

pugw

put them in a bag and tie a knot in it works fine for me!

rugerman

no sticks needed just cut the skin around the tail make sure u dont cut the bone and pull it back with ur fingers

Tackleberrywho

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Can anyone post a video on how to skin a foxes tail using the stick method, I've tried it but failed.

Will try it on wednesday night!
The trick not to cut too deep or you end up Tail in hand :eek: and fox Tailess

Clothes peg also works

poulo6.5

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Can anyone post a video on how to skin a foxes tail using the stick method, I've tried it but failed.

I have bin waiting for my .243 before I go lampung foxes. (getting restless now). When I get it I will do a video on how to skin the tail.
But for now. Just cut around tha base of the tail then get 2 small branches and clamp them around the tail where you cut it. Then with a firm sharp motion squeeze the sticks together and pull.
It should come off and leave all tho bone and flesh behind.

Tackleberrywho

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Can anyone post a video on how to skin a foxes tail using the stick method, I've tried it but failed.

The smell of this lad!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LDTIafEyHo

Where you see the sticks, grab and pull

poulo6.5

here you go tack

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http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/poulo69/?action=view&current=c9c377f8.mp4

Tackleberrywho

poulo6.5 wrote: »

here you go tack

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http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/poulo69/?action=view&current=c9c377f8.mp4

Thanks Paul
I got an Android phone Today so maybe I'll be making Videos soon too

Bamanlou

fly and wasp spray in the bag every so often works well for me with tails and wings

Tackleberrywho

Bamanlou wrote: »

fly and wasp spray in the bag every so often works well for me with tails and wings

In the bag you put the tails and wings into?

Bamanlou

yes i put the tails in a sack and spray in some fly spray , and wings in a seperate sack and spray them also , and close top of the sack over. no smell no flys no maggots

Tackleberrywho

Bamanlou wrote: »

yes i put the tails in a sack and spray in some fly spray , and wings in a seperate sack and spray them also , and close top of the sack over. no smell no flys no maggots

White Spirit does me

Robert223

Hi guys...

I've prepared a few like this and 2 years on, they're still in good condition...

Skin the tail away from the bone (as per the video earlier in this thread)

Drop it in a jar with some methylated spirits

Leave for 4-6 weeks

Remove, drain and wash with household washing powder.

Hang to dry.

The downside of this method is that the skin will harden as it dries out, but the fur/hair does not fall out, does not discolour and best of all, the brush doesn't smell...

Good luck

Rob