Buddy,

I guess you could say the same thing about the final cost of deer burger or steaks, or trout, whether you eat them or not. Strange, but I never kept the hide from any of the deer I harvested. I did get a nice tanned deer hide from a taxidermist back about 1994 in Mich. for about $30.00. I got a big tanned deer hide recently at a garage sale for $5.00. I've found elk hides at swap shops for cheap etc. I have a small patch of natural seal fur, which I've yet to use. I've had it for at least 14yrs. Guess I better get tying!!!

Best regards, Dave S.