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Post by blackhammer on Oct 10, 2012 7:58:56 GMT -6
I think I should have said feed makes a big difference locally. The genetics of the Dakota rats must be different. I at one time thought maybe the fact the Dakotas had harsher winters that played a part.
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Post by thebeav2 on Oct 10, 2012 9:58:06 GMT -6
You would think that harsher conditions with adequate feed would make for a better rat. But that doesn't seem to be the case In some areas.
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Post by thorsmightyhammer on Oct 10, 2012 18:33:52 GMT -6
Gary, is there a difference in a beaver's leather north to south.
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Post by thebeav2 on Oct 10, 2012 21:36:32 GMT -6
I'm not sure I guess I never really checked them that close.
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Post by northof50 on Oct 13, 2012 13:32:34 GMT -6
Some of the beaver from 54 degrees north have a very supple flea able leather
The best rats I have ever seen have come off of the First du marsh made in Canada they were in hard stem bulrushes over 4 feet of water 90 percent 3 xls
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Post by bblwi on Oct 13, 2012 19:43:39 GMT -6
Just look at the size difference in mink from northern WI to say IA, southern MN, etc. Some genetics but probably the type and amount of food as well. Typically species get fewer but animals larger as one goes north for predators, deer etc. May not be true for prey species like rats, mice, voles etc.
Bryce
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Post by thebeav2 on Oct 13, 2012 19:59:51 GMT -6
Then you trap a few mink from ND and you can't believe the size. They make WI mink look pitiful. It's got to be genetics.
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