There's a lot to preparing a hide. Just getting it off the carcass without screwing it up takes a little know how. Those holes you put in it need to be stitched up. There's a right and wrong way to flesh. Trimming the lips, nose, eyes, and turning the ears takes a steady hand. While you're at the trappers supply, get yourself a tail splitter, too. You're gonna need it.
If you're interested in a step-by-step instruction, there is a video. "Hunting and Skinning for Profit", by Blaine Eddy. Probably the best vid on the subject.
