Hair-on deer hide.... Anyone use it?

Marshal Tac · September 27, 2007, 02:34:23 AM

I have a tanned deer hide from a hunt that I took several years ago. It's from a large whitetail deer and was professionally tanned. The hair side looks perfect, but there is a mended spot in the center of the flesh side from the shotgun slug hole, that has some stitching that was used to close the hole.

I am curious if anyone has any use for a hide like this, beyond just hanging it up or draping it for decoration?

My wife re-decorated, and this hide is no longer of use. If there is a leather crafter out there who is interested in it for a project, let me know. Otherwise, it's headed to long term storage.

Slowhand Bob · September 27, 2007, 07:59:13 AM

WOW, great offer and the best price I ever did see. There are several users here who should be able to put that hide to great use. We gots a couple of guys here who can make it look right out of an old chiefs teepee.

Major 2 · September 27, 2007, 09:48:24 AM

I've made some nice knife scabbards & possibles bags with hair on hides...

Nolan Sackett · September 27, 2007, 12:17:59 PM

I'm interested - How much or are you interested in trade?

Buffalow Red · September 27, 2007, 11:39:50 PM

wood make a cool looking case for a muzzleloader like mine

Capt. Augustus · September 28, 2007, 01:36:29 PM

Back when I was mountain manning, I used a hair on skin for a knapsack. It was just the right size folded by 3rds.

Marshal Tac · September 28, 2007, 05:27:22 PM

Nolen... sent you an e-mail.

Nolan Sackett · September 28, 2007, 05:54:44 PM

Got it Thanks!

Marshal Will Wingam · September 29, 2007, 01:43:51 AM

OK, if anyone makes something out of it, we expect pictures.

Marshal Tac · September 29, 2007, 03:27:34 AM

I'd be interested in photo's too... There is some sentimental attachment (not enough to anger the wife over!

), as this was my first ever white-tailed deer. (AZ territory has lots of Muley's, but not many white-tailed deer.)

Nolan Sackett · September 29, 2007, 12:25:39 PM

I will do it justice Marshall Tac and yes there will be pictures, but it will take a while....
The "plan" is to make a robe out of it - something along the lines of the following - combining a center beaded or quilled strip and rosettes along with painting..

Marshal Will Wingam · September 29, 2007, 11:48:50 PM

Those are some nice robes, pard. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished item.

Travis Morgan · October 02, 2007, 04:51:44 AM

What's the best way to de-hair one? My lady shick pink razoer ain't gettin' it. Anyone used Nair?