Description

Tale of the tape:
Size = LG (see chart below) all pelts except beaver are measured from the nose to the base of the tale where the back squares off.
Average tail length = 17-18 inch (This is so you can compare with other sellers.)
Grade = I-II (see chart below) zoom in on pictures.
Defects = GD SLT (see chart below)

Otter
Size | Length
2X Over 40″
1X 38″ – 40″
LG 34″ – 38″
LM 32″ – 34″
MS 30″ – 32″
XS Under 30″
Source *Fur Harvesters Auction Pelt Sizing Chart

GRADES (EXCEPT MUSKRATS)
SELECT: Fully prime, above average in quality, texture and pelt preparation, no defects.
I-II: Prime pelt of above average quality and texture.
GOOD II: Slightly early pelt with well finished guard hair but lacking underfur.
II: Early or late pelt with incomplete guard hair and lacking underfur.
III: Very early or late pelt with poor finish, little or no underfur, dark coloured leather.
IV & V: Inferior pelt of little or no commercial value.
Source: *Fur Harvesters Auction Grading Chart*

DEFECTS
GD SLT (Good Slight): Good quality with small imperfections.
SLT DGD (Slight Damaged): Good quality with larger imperfections.
GD DGD (Good Damaged) Good quality with large imperfections.
REG DGD (Regular Damaged): Average quality with large imperfections.
BDLY DGD (Badly Damaged): Extensive damage, little or no value.
Tainted: Area of pelt has rotted, little or no value.
Source: *Fur Harvesters Auction Defect Chart*

Ethically Harvested – Please note that all the fur bearers listed have been legally obtained according to the rules and regulations of the State of Illinois, and when applicable, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In this store, obtained means trapped, and the occasional road kill.