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Bobcat

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I skinned a bobcat about a week ago and just took it off the stretcher and noticed that it had a really bad smell. the smell is worse than the coyotes i have just wondering if this is bad and what to do about it :? . thanks
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it shouldn't smell. did it smell when you put it on there? is it dry and crispy now............you sure you don't have some rot somewere on it?
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It didnt stink when i put it on there. its dry now it isnt slipping anywhere but it just smells like something is wrong with it. i fleshed it good so i dont know what it would be.
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have you put up a lot of fur..........the muzzle and ears can be a problem at times. did you pull the ear cartlidge out or use any borax?
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I have put up a lot of coyote but first bobcat. i removed the ear cartridge and did it just like a coyote and ive never had any problems with them.
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Have you used borax before?
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