After skinning and fleshing the animal, the hide is placed on a stretcher, which can be made of wood or wire. Processing furs for sale is a skill that takes considerable time to master, but can be done easily if one enjoys doing it and has the proper instruction.
It would take several pages to describe the proper "put up" of the various furbearers, so I will provide links to several auction houses where the majority of the furs trapped each year end up. It's VERY important to skin, flesh and stretch furs to there specifications. With that in mind, don't let that discourage you, everybody had to start somewhere and everybody makes mistakes starting out. I started out with 'possums and worked my way up.
Also, seeing that you are located in OH, I would suggest attending nearby trapping conventions where pro's give demonstrations on fur handling as well as other aspects of trapping. Getting to know some local trappers would be another way to learn the skills it takes, seeing it done is priceless.
http://www.furharvesters.com/pelthandling.htm
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