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Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« on: December 09, 2024, 08:04:57 AM »
I have 4 or 5 hides from various animals, deer/elk/bear, that are soft tanned. I need to store the for a while and was curious what the best accepted protocol is. Roll up or fold flat? Plastic bag or paper? I do intend to keep them in a conditioned space, just out of the way.
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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2024, 08:11:53 AM »
I had a soft tanned coyote hide....i hung it up in my outdoor shed. After a couple months my whole shed stunk like wet dog.  My advice is to keep them somewhere DRY.

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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2024, 08:33:57 AM »
Oh for sure, they'll stay inside, most likely in the closet in my office. Right now they're just in a pile on the floor and in the way.
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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2024, 08:45:14 AM »
Tagging along....

I have a moose hide that is folded and laying in the cabin.  It has been there for 6-7 years without any problems.  I also have a couple smaller animal hides on display in the cabin by the trapping wall.

I would think dry, temp controlled and out of direct sunlight.....and you should be fine. 

I am very interested to hear others thoughts so I don't damage any of my hides. 

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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2024, 09:02:02 AM »
If you have a problem with mites, etc on you mounts or tanned hair on hides there's a spray that you can use to spray them with. I forget the name of it but used it on one of my deer mounts when noticed the hair was coming off.
I believe vinegar and water mixture can be used
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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2024, 10:10:16 AM »
I have a dozen tanned hides. One bear, two or three deer, some others. Keep them dry,

Several of mine are in a trunk in my garage or hanging around. Been many years no issues.
The garage is unheated but dry. You could just put them on a coat hanger and hang in closet.

For ones that were just tanned lots of fresh air to get tanning smell off.
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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2024, 10:28:18 AM »
My hair on White Tail hide has been hanging on the wall in my garage for 10 years, no issues so far.
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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2024, 01:16:25 PM »
If you have a problem with mites, etc on you mounts or tanned hair on hides there's a spray that you can use to spray them with. I forget the name of it but used it on one of my deer mounts when noticed the hair was coming off.
I believe vinegar and water mixture can be used

An old timer told me he places his hides in the freezer for a few days every other year, just to kill any bugs/mites. He's said he's done that for decades. Sounded like a good idea for my bear rugs, etc.

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Re: Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2024, 07:48:34 PM »
I have 4 or 5 hides from various animals, deer/elk/bear, that are soft tanned. I need to store the for a while and was curious what the best accepted protocol is. Roll up or fold flat? Plastic bag or paper? I do intend to keep them in a conditioned space, just out of the way.
you gotta soak them and then freeze them for them to last for taxidermy purposes

 


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