? on tanning badgers!

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I have a few peopel who want me to get them a badger tanned and seeing the prices were not great last year I am going to try a few of them! I have one in the freezer now that I skinned out perfect right down to the feet and cut the feet off and left them on the hide for now, what I am wonderign is how do you skin around to keep the pads and claws intact?
Once I do that I do know how to flesh them right and all that but also would really appreciate and suggestions on a soft tan that will keep the hide soft yet tan it properly!
Thanks alot really appreciate any help!!!

[RTF]

Dont know how much help this would be but read here

READ HERE

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yes it is thank you very much!! I was told once you have to cut the nail off? you are saying at the back of the nail there is a tendon connected to the nail!
Thanks RTF that tanning 101 really was informative!! A guy i know ahs soem stuff I think I will try first though its just a rub on after you salt it down and supposed to work great,you every try thre rub on tan?
Thanks again!!