What to do with a beaver pelt?

[S.Kenton]

My buddy recently gifted me a nice, "hair on" large beaver pelt. I've never done anything with such material. So I am counting on you guys for suggestions.. :hmm: I'm thinking.. MITTENS"?

 

[broknaero]

I think mittens would be a great idea. I have a small beaver I didnt sell last year so I tanned it with a couple small or blue *****. I think a pair of easy on/off mittens would be great when checking traps on the ice or hunting when its 4 degrees out!

Great Idea.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Looking forward to the responses. I have one I used to use on a table with a display of various ml/rendezvous accoutrements. Looked nice but took up space I don't have anymore. Now, a beaver pelt is looking for a new job.

 

[kaintuck]

I knew what to do with them when i was younger.....oh wait a minute......... :haha:

 

[flintlock75]

Mittens are a great idea, I made a pair from a black beaver I caught many years ago. I lined them with thin suiting wool, they are incredibly warm.

 

[BillinOregon]

Also, a beaver pelt makes a fine traditional quiver for a bow and arrows.

 

[Rick Son]

You can make me a flute bag for my nataive american flute :grin: :bow:

 

[nwtradegun]

make a round form out of green branches and make it look like a stretched hide in progress of being tanned. mount on wall

 

[S.Kenton]

I wonder.. has anyone here made any footwear out of beaver? The hide looks large enough as to accommodate. I'm thinking Muckulucks..?

 

[Old Creek]

my feet happen to be cold right now so i'm thinkin moccasin liners, fur in or maybe camp shoes for the return to camp, bet that would be heaven after a day of damp or wet feet in the cold months.

creek

 

[S.Kenton]

:thumbsup: I'm going to look into it

 

[kopfjaeger]

When cut in strips they make good bow silencers.