skinning/tanning otters

[huntress4203]

I may have an opportunity to receive an accidently trapped otter to skin and tan. Any suggestions? I'd love to have it mounted but it doesn't look possible or legal.

Gloria

[jamesdel]

This is from the Washington fish and game dept.

"Any wildlife that cannot be released unharmed must be left in the trap, and a WDFW representative must be notified immediately."

this also


It is unlawful to possess or export from the state of Washington bobcat or river otter pelts taken in Washington without a department identification seal attached.

Here is the link

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/trapping/index.htm

Have a great day ,
Jim

[electronrider]

I would not touch that pelt with a ten foot pole. All it takes is someone in the future to blab about it, and you loose all kinds of stuff when they come for the pelt. Your truck ( 'cuase you transported the pelt) any trapping equipment you have, etc. etc etc.)