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Long Term Storage of Tanned Hides

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7mmfan:
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.

birdshooter1189:
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.

7mmfan:
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.

jrebel:
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. 

Skyvalhunter:
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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