Tanning an elk hide

[JKEEN33]

I just spoke with Rick at Cedar River taxidermy and he was very helpful. I think I'm going to be dropping the hide by his place this weekend unless I come across something substantially better closer to home. Thanks for all the input guys.

 

Worth the drive. Great guy to work with.

[7mmfan]

When I was living in Montana. (18 years ago mind you )
We took a deer hide in to turn into a rug, to hang over the back of the couch turned out great. $30
I miss those day's 

I was hoping for something close to that, but those days are LONG GONE!

[JakeLand]

How much is he changing? I wanna do a blacktail hide

[7mmfan]

How much is he changing? I wanna do a blacktail hide

I'm pretty sure he said for elk it was a flat fee of $450 + tax. Not sure on deer hides.

I also want to do a blacktail hide. It's killed me tossing the last couple because they're such beautiful hides. Definitely the best looking deer in my opinion.

[pianoman9701]

  Love that reddish tinge, even in later season.

[7mmfan]

The last couple have had lots of cinnamon and orangish red mixed into the tan and brown. Beautiful animals.