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From "Northern Cookbook" edited by Eleanor Ellis, Indian Affairs and
Northern Development, Ottawa 1973.

The industrious beaver is the largest rodent on the North American
Continent, and is found in all the waterways of the forested areas of the
north. Its rich brown fur has long been prized by trappers and hunters, and
the search for beaver pelts instigated much of the early exploration of the
continent. Because of its contribution to the development of our Dominion,
the beaver has been chosen as an emblem of Canada.
If the beaver pelt is to be prepared for market, care should be
taken in skinning the animal. Lay the beaver on its back in a clean place
and cut off the legs at the first joints. Then, with a sharp knife, slit
the pelt, starting at the lower lip. Insert the knife in this slit and,
with the sharp edge up, cut the pelt in a straight line down the belly to
the vent. Work out from this centre line cut and, with short strokes,,
separate the skin from the flesh. Carefully pull the legs through the skin,
leaving four round holes in the pelt. Cut off the tail where it meets the
fur. Skin carefully around the eyes and cut the ears close to the skull.
Finish removing the pelt, taking as little flesh and fat with it as
possible, then lay it on a flat surface, fur side down, and sponge off all
the blood marks with lukewarm water. Complete directions for stretching and
cleaning pelts are available from the Game Management Officers.
: Beaver meat is dark red, fine grained, moist and tender, and when
properly prepared, is similar in flavour to roast pork. Cut the head from
the carcass and eviscerate the animal as follows: Make a cut through the
thin layer of meat from the breastbone to the vent, encircling the vent,
and being careful not to puncture the intestines. Lay the body cavity open,
and remove the viscera by grasping them above the stomach and pulling down
and out from the body cavity. Carefully cut out the tiny musk glands from
under the skin on the insides of the legs and be sure to remove the castor
gland under the belly near the tail. Trim off all the fat, then wash the
carcass thoroughly with warm water.

Typos by Bert Christensen

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