How long will hides stay good in a freezer?

Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeOriginally Posted By: lon0121you can buy regular box of salt non iodized for 60 cents!

A pound don't get far when salting a black bear .
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no sir i wouldnt think so lol!

do you tan your own hides tim?
 
No I send them out.

I do all the skinning /fleshing and salting. Then I box them up and drop them off at the taxi shop. Since I do the work ,he gives me wholesale prices. When they come back , I tip him for doing the shipping.

I'm spoiled.
 
roll the hides fur out, starting with the head so it is in the center, you can get longer than a year for sure. Wrapping in newspaper on that top of that also helps.
 
Originally Posted By: sweatybettydo not salt them before freezing. the salt keeps the hide from freezing thoroughly.


yep, I just tanned my elk that was in the freezer for 2 years, the hair isn't slipping, all is good.


Lee
 
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