How to Tan a Deer Hide In Your Bathtub

By Patriot Outdoor News

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No garage? No problem. Tan your next deer hide for less than 30 bucks in your own bathroom. If I can do it inside a fifth-floor Manhattan matchbox apartment, it can be done anywhere. Gather a knife, a spoon, some plywood, your bottle of tanner, and a laundry rack. Oh, and don’t plan on taking a shower for a few days.

Remove the Meat
Start with a fresh skin. As soon as I peel the skin off a deer, I flesh it with a sharp knife and the dull edge of a large serving spoon. Draw the spoon laterally, across the spine, until the reddish meat is gone. Use the knife to scrape any hang-ups or if the hide is dry and the spoon’s not cutting it.

Save for Later
Proper storage is a must if you’re not tanning immediately. The freezer works great if you have the space; wrap the hide in two heavy black trash bags. If you’re not freezing, salt the hide thoroughly. Figure on a pound of salt for every pound of skin. Store the hide in a 5-gallon bucket with a tight-fitting lid. (The hide will last indefinitely, though you risk losing hair the …Read the Rest

Source:: Patriot Outdoor News