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    HideyHo

    I can’t post on FB for reasons I won’t get into here. But, that’s the biggest damn beaver I’ve ever seen. In true GH fashion, it made me wonder just how a trophy beaver is measured, skull circumference, weight, tail length? Are there regional variations like for bear in the east v. west? If so, what organization keeps said records? I have so many questions...


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    It would'a been a nice one in the next year or two.

    The biggest beaver I ever saw was in 1971 ... long story, but it belonged to a gal I nicknamed "Motorboat".
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    I think Motorboat was up around MS State about that same time in '70-'71.....she was the star attraction at a donkey and pony show way out in the boondocks of Oktibbeha County.....there was an echo, when she bent over.
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    a "blanket" beaver will measure 30-32"x70-72" when skinned.. Most guys anymore just go by weight. First one I got this year bottomed out the 50 pound scale and the one with my grandson weighed 50 on the money. Both would make blankets..20201110_083143.jpg20201129_115434.jpg
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    I don't see how it is logistically, morally, or remotely possible that Jimmy doesn't invade this thread!
    If we all threw our problems in a pile, and you saw everyone else's problems-- you'd take yours back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LJ3 View Post
    I don't see how it is logistically, morally, or remotely possible that Jimmy doesn't invade this thread!
    I guess your speed reading skills are slipping. I've already offered my 2-cents.
    "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness" - Mark Twain

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    Man, you ain't kidding! I need a nap!
    If we all threw our problems in a pile, and you saw everyone else's problems-- you'd take yours back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thumper View Post
    I guess your speed reading skills are slipping. I've already offered my 2-cents.

    to be fair I expected you to re-emerge when the term "blanket beaver" was introduced.

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    It's tough these days ... I have to cover for myself as well as chime in with smart-assed remarks in Cappy's honor since he's not here to help out. The workload is stretching me to the limit.
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    Gene, I like your style with that mousetrap picture. If I ever make it out your way, I’ll supply the sipping whiskey because I’d love to hear some of your stories in person.


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    Gene, is Castor canadensis decent table fare?

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    love to do just that CD! It really is good eating (do what you have to do here ) Dark, rich - not gamey at all.I just bread and fry the backstraps. Roasted it is somewhat like beef.. You do want to cook it "done". They can carry Tularemia but I don't know of anyone who ever contracted it from beaver. I do know one guy who picked it up skinning muskrats years ago.
    If you turn a dog loose to hunt – you’d better to be ready to deal with what he trees.

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