All skunk, marten, mink, fox, 'possum, otter, weasel, civet, lynx, fisher and muskrat have to be treated this way.
Other animals should be cut open, such as the beaver, wolf, coyote, 'coon, badger, bear and wild cat.

They cut off the tails only of such chaps as have a rat-like appearance--'possum and muskrat.

In all other cases the tail is a part of the fur, and a valuable one, too, as I have found out to my cost.

The bone is of course taken out, which can be done with only a small split." "All this is mighty interesting to me," remarked Cuthbert.
"You can just bet it is.

What else, Owen?
Is there any difference about the way skins are fastened to the drying boards?
I might have blundered there too, and that would help make a misfit, eh ?" ventured Eli, grinning.
"Well, it would, without a doubt.