Interesting. I was hoping you'd find out what it was. I've seen rats out swimming in the water while out duck hunting and was surprised by them. It just seems odd that they are out there in the water when it's at or below freezing. I guess the fur of theirs does a really good job of keeping them warm. I've never shot them, so I've never seen their fur up close. I've shot beaver and other fur bearers, but never thought about rats. What is the fur used for? Coats? Do they give it a different name? or do they sell it as rat fur? I'm struggling with the concept that people are buying rat fur.
Eddie