The hides appear to be coloring nicely. We've hand-pulled them a couple of times and added just a little more of the tanning solution, so a few more days and I hope we're done and working the hides to their final soft state.



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They turned out rather well IMO.. They were like cardboard before worked them on some trees and the poles on the deck. They still need a lot of working to be what I consider soft, but we didn't have any issues with fur falling off.

Woot woot.


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Nice work. They look good.
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Just picked up a couple of these at Harbor Freight (and dulled them up a bit):



To try this dude's deal, because MAN working hides is tough work... So I'm looking for a better way for next year....


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After applying some water (mist from a bottle) and the first working with the flat pry bar. I'm sure there will be more workings before the hide is soft. And the dude in the video is right, the edges are the stiffest (by far). Around that shoulder hole is going to be a project in and of itself.

Still tons of work, but a heck of a lot simpler than using a tree or deck post.



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Looks like the Shroud of Turin.
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Should I bring it with me on judgement day? You know, when I ask for a cooler place in hell because I gave Jesus his stuff back.
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After the second working. Much more effective this time, so the mist must have needed to sit on the hide for a couple of hours.

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Deer hearts almost ready for the skillet. Have tenderloins and backstrap to put in too. I want the older son to try it all before they head to their next destination.

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The rest of the story. Sorry I didn't get a pic of all of it done, as it was nearing the end we got a call that almost jacked up the whole, VERY time sensitive, deal. But it was awesome.

And the younger son has now helped to prepare a heart. One word of advice, you'll need a very sharp larger knife, and a razor-sharp smaller knife.

#1 was tenderloin, #2 was backstrap, and #3 was the heart. And that should surprise nobody. But I'll always keep the heart now. It's very very good.

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Nice cooking skills
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Hey everyone, my 7 year old son and are looking for a place to hunt deer this fall. Do anyone of you have any good farm land or tips on hunting leases?

Tenderloin and sausage for tips that lead to deer death... :-)
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How far you looking to go?
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Up to 1.5 hours from Overland Park... but I'd also pay a specific amount to come somewhere for a few days during deer season if it's a deer rich farm. :-)
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Dang, Scott City is almost 6 hours from the crib...
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