Fisher abscess looking to drain it

[Thunder Elk Hunter]

Just fleshed a nice small fisher but she has an abscess. I'm going to lance it from the skin side to drain it.

Can feel it from the fur side so I need to do something with it.

What do you folks think?

[coy coyote]

Will you be able to do it once the pelt is a little drier. Might even dry out on its own?

[bill9044]

I'd try and take it of the hide carefully

[Thunder Elk Hunter]

This what it looks like after it dried skin side and fur side. Hopefully it does not effect the grade.

[bullgetter]

Hard to tell from the pic but I don't think you have to worry too much. You could just cut it out and sew it up before you dry it next time.