tanning a deer hide

[muggs]

I've never even tried this, so please help,

I know I can get a kit, but I also heard that I would need to soak it in water. Anybody know what I should do

[RTF]

Read it all HERE !

[BowtechTurkeyHunter]

the link RTF gave is the one I used for my first time took some time but worked awesome

[mvfroggy]

Thats a good link, I think Im gonna try it myself. My only question is where can I buy the chemicals? Will the kit cabelas sell work the same? Is the bacterkill just an acid?

Thanks.

[mvfroggy]

Thanks, I found the page.

[RTF]

It clearly states on my web pages that the instructions I give out is strictly for the product I stock and cannot be used with another manufactures product. Any kit you buy from another vendor should supply you with complete instructions. Although, not as in depth as mine , but suitable to get ya through it.

[muggs]

man, that's quite a process, hope I don't screw it up

[camelNS]

Can this be down on a deer cape that will be used for mounting?

[RTF]

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Can this be down on a deer cape that will be used for mounting?

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Same procedure, no matter what your tanning.

[mvfroggy]

Got my tanning kit from RTF today!! Deer hide is now soaking in bacterkill/hide prep. This is my first time doing this I can't wait to see how it comes out.

[RTF]

Please let me know how ya make out.

[mvfroggy]

Just put the hide in the garbage today. I dont know what went wrong took the hide out of the bacterkill to hang it and the hair was just peeling off. Next time I'll just leave it to the pro's to do it. Thanks for all the help, It was fun.

[MUDRUNNER]

I SENT ONE TO AN OUTFIT CALLED W.B. PLACE A FEW YEARS AGO AND IT TURNED OUT GREAT.I THINK IT'S IN WISCONSON,BUT THEY DO HAVE A WEBSITE.I THINK IT ONLY COST ABOUT 50 BUCKS AND THEY GOT IT BACK TO ME IN A FEW MONTHS.IF I EVER GET ANOTHER ONE DONE I'LL BE SENDING IT TO THEM.