I was the benifactor of a fresh roadkill red fox squirrel (somewhat uncommon in these parts) Wednesday. After skinning and cleaning the hide it pinned it out and put on a thick coat of borax. In 24 hrs the hide was very well preserved but just as stiff as the one I air dried a while back. Anybody have much experience tanning hides so that they come out soft? Is there any way to make this one soft at this point?

Thanks and Tight Lines!



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Chuck Hitt