AfricaPredator
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I decided to place two nice skins that were not shot to pieces, its not often predators can be skinned and are in mint condition. Many times we use large calibres in certain spots here as some of the places larger predators are about. These two critters are in very nice condition and deserve a showing.
I will get the photos up in a few minutes.
The cat was a young feline and the fur is in top condition, we don’t have a fur market in SA like the USA, so if we skin them it’s mainly to give away as gifts or to sell to the odd visitor. But mostly they are used as bar wall covers or lose mats. Even to get them tanned is a hassle, I am not aware of any body in this district who tans etc. So we tend to do it ourselves or at least try ;-) but the end product is a lovely one.
I am planning to mount these two on hardboard so left the legs longer so I can turn the ends over the board. This cat was a skinny one and not much body to it, but in good condition. On some of the skins I leave the complete heads on the cats and dogs - it does look far better, but these two animals had damage underneath the head area.
The Jackal is amazing and has what is considered by many as being one of the nicest animal furs in the world, it is a stunning looking coat BUT that’s as far as it goes, these critters kill over 600,00 to 700,000 sheep a year , for more details see here ( This is part of the link)
http://karoo3.agric.za/news/reports/research2005/ResearchReport_2005.htm#20
Much too little data are currently available to make any reliable conclusions. However, the following preliminary conclusions can be made:
1. Although individual cases of extremely high livestock losses occur, the extent of the predator problem appears not to be a general threat to small stock production in South Africa. Data collected so far indicate that predators kill approximately 5% of all lambs. Nonetheless, extrapolating the data collected in this study indicate that approximately 685 000 sheep and goats to the value of R300 million are annually killed by predators.
To any predator hunter visiting South Africa this animal is a trophy animal in every way, its very clever, sharp and alert. And to be able to take back a nice fur is worth the effort.
Many callers here will after they shoot the animal - dig a hole and discard the animal, I always take urine or its mess, check it out for its status in the ranks of the area dogs and also if it’s a female check it for traces of pups or to see age of the dog etc. It is easy to age a jackal by its teeth and is pretty spot on with age estimates. If I can use the dog at all for fur fillers etc, I will skin the animal.
I have collected 4 litre bottles of cat and jackal urines and mess this year so far and use them for cage trapping or put them out downwind when calling. I use 4 small bottles that I take to the stand.
Enjoy the photos I will get them posted very soon. These two particular furs are in good condition and will go well after I hang em high!
I will get the photos up in a few minutes.
The cat was a young feline and the fur is in top condition, we don’t have a fur market in SA like the USA, so if we skin them it’s mainly to give away as gifts or to sell to the odd visitor. But mostly they are used as bar wall covers or lose mats. Even to get them tanned is a hassle, I am not aware of any body in this district who tans etc. So we tend to do it ourselves or at least try ;-) but the end product is a lovely one.
I am planning to mount these two on hardboard so left the legs longer so I can turn the ends over the board. This cat was a skinny one and not much body to it, but in good condition. On some of the skins I leave the complete heads on the cats and dogs - it does look far better, but these two animals had damage underneath the head area.
The Jackal is amazing and has what is considered by many as being one of the nicest animal furs in the world, it is a stunning looking coat BUT that’s as far as it goes, these critters kill over 600,00 to 700,000 sheep a year , for more details see here ( This is part of the link)
http://karoo3.agric.za/news/reports/research2005/ResearchReport_2005.htm#20
Much too little data are currently available to make any reliable conclusions. However, the following preliminary conclusions can be made:
1. Although individual cases of extremely high livestock losses occur, the extent of the predator problem appears not to be a general threat to small stock production in South Africa. Data collected so far indicate that predators kill approximately 5% of all lambs. Nonetheless, extrapolating the data collected in this study indicate that approximately 685 000 sheep and goats to the value of R300 million are annually killed by predators.
To any predator hunter visiting South Africa this animal is a trophy animal in every way, its very clever, sharp and alert. And to be able to take back a nice fur is worth the effort.
Many callers here will after they shoot the animal - dig a hole and discard the animal, I always take urine or its mess, check it out for its status in the ranks of the area dogs and also if it’s a female check it for traces of pups or to see age of the dog etc. It is easy to age a jackal by its teeth and is pretty spot on with age estimates. If I can use the dog at all for fur fillers etc, I will skin the animal.
I have collected 4 litre bottles of cat and jackal urines and mess this year so far and use them for cage trapping or put them out downwind when calling. I use 4 small bottles that I take to the stand.
Enjoy the photos I will get them posted very soon. These two particular furs are in good condition and will go well after I hang em high!
