Arts, crafts, and Beavers…

[wildschwein]

#5535

I just finished my first wall mount today and thought I would share. He ain’t no eight point Whitetail, but should make for an interesting conversation piece. And for those interested in such things, his teeth score 1.75 inches P&Y :wink:.

[William Warren]

#42159

Now that is an interesting mount! Are you going to make a bow handle out of the tail skin? There was a cool article about that in TBM recently.

[wildschwein]

#43140

I did give the tail/handle project a try, but I screwed up somewhere and the tail leather went hard as a rock! But there are always more Beavers, so I will hopefully give er another go this Spring.

[William Warren]

#43150

On one of my first selfbows I used some rawhide and sewed it on wet. When it dried it shrank a little which sealed it to the bow. It was hard but not uncomfortable. I imagine some beavertail rawhide would be perfect for a selfbow.
I’ve heard beaver is good eatin’ did you cook any of it?

Duncan

[wildschwein]

#43211

Yup I ate the heart and the hams. My Grandad gagged but it was one of the best wild meats I have eaten, much better than Rabbit or Woodchuck. I hope to put a few in the freezer next year, if my Wife allows it :wink:.

[rayborbon]

#46369

Too cool 😀

[Cottonwood]

#47391

Awesome 8)

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