Comments on: Salting Deer Hides & Capes

By: Clifford

Clifford — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:18:02 +0000

Pat, as long as they stay dry, you can keep them stored for a while. Do not allow them to collect moisture or store them in a damp area. If they are rock hard dry, they will last a very long time.

By: Pat McElroy

Pat McElroy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:53 +0000

We have friends who hunt and are bringing their hides to us already salted, so we were wandering how long we could keep them that away. We are getting into this because we are getting into leather working, because of his heart problems.

By: Jim Dobbs

Jim Dobbs — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:35:54 +0000

I was planning on using a buddy’s elk cape for fly tying purposes. Do I need to tan the hide for that, or is salting enough.

By: Jane Goody

Jane Goody — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:12:40 +0000

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By: Clifford

Clifford — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:48:20 +0000

I take it the hide is already tanned since you are ready to mount. Just wrap the ears in some moistened paper towels so the ears can re-hydrate.

By: randy purcell

randy purcell — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:25:37 +0000

me again,,, i have a deer cape that has some freeze burn on the tips of the ears wll maybe 1inch down from top, what should i do.. dont have time to order anything, is there anything i can buy at the store..or any secrects….. i really thank you for any help i would like to mount this thig tomorrow…. thanks

By: randy purcell

randy purcell — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:04:06 +0000

ok thanks for the info….glad i found this website

By: Clifford

Clifford — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:01:12 +0000

Randy,

I buy directly from TSC (Tractor Supply Company) I buy the plain stock salt, not the fancier mineral salt they offer, just plain stock salt. The cheapest on the shelf . Just plain ordinary salt that farmers use to mix in feed. This is what I use and this is what has worked for me over a decade.

By: randy purcell

randy purcell — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:16:17 +0000

just to make sure, what kind of salt, some people say store bought, but can you buy at a farm supply store, bigger amounts.if so can you tell me what kind… i know this sounds stupid……….

By: admin

admin — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:53:10 +0000

Randy, absolutely. That is the proper way to do it if you do not have time to salt and dry out.