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Beaver hide
bjrogg:
I agree with every word Outback typed. Everything about beaver is work. I don't want to discourage you by any means. Just keep you from being overwhelmed. I've tanned a couple and definitely one of the harder hides to tan and soften.
They are tasty though. And like already stated everything from the skull to the tail can be used in some way.
Bjrogg
Hawkdancer:
Bob, what tanners do you use? West of the Mississipi?
Kevin, taste is right up there with rabbit? Haven't had bunny for many years! Never had beaver!
Not hijacking the thread, Russell needs the info, too! >:D (lol)
Hawkdancer
Outbackbob48:
Hawk, Moyle mink and tannery in Idaho do an excellent job and I have always got my own furs back. Bob
bjrogg:
Outback have you ever had them tan the tails? I've never tried tanning them but one of my buddies tried without much success
Bjrogg
Outbackbob48:
BJ, I never heard of Moyle doing tails, I have asked around about tail tanning an everytime it seems secretive or change the subject or maybe just my perception. I did send Big Jims a lg.flat rate box of frozen tails when he first started with beavertail grips. They are hard to flesh without tearing, the actual leather is pretty thin. Bob
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