Brain Tanning Elk Hide

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After coming back from Oregon with his trophy elk hide he prepares it for tanning. Amós works tirelessly over the course of months to finish the hide. Look out for the next video where he will be making clothing with the hide.
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Hiking and hunting the hills and volcanoes of Central America in the 80’s and 90’s gave Amós Rodriguez a foundation for his ancestral skills life’s practice. Growing up in the context of the U.S. financed civil war in El Salvador increased his urban and wilderness survival and awareness skills; both of which are essential for striving in our modern society.
During the post-war period, Amós assisted rural communities devastated by the violence. These experiences increased his humanism and highlighted the need to be an advocate for secured and regenerative communities.
Amós has been perfecting his craft as a hunter and primitive skills practitioner over the years. He is a humanist, an artist, and a guide. His life intention is to build a better future for the next seven generations.

[@zacharybabb970]

That's the most work I have seen in a long time on KZbin 👍😉

[@Valco458]

I really admire your dedication & strong work ethic . I see so many Deer & Elk hides discarded during hunting season, it’s refreshing to see someone actually process their hide instead of wasting it. Thank you for sharing this lost art❤️

[@annnoble7739]

Amen for being right in life 😌

[@reneemarie3164]

Thanks!

[@kingrafa3938]

Legend!

[@jackNimoy]

Inspirational I can see a beautiful jacket coming from that piece of hide.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

me too

[@AdventuresMadeFromScratch]

I love videos like this that combine ancient ideas with our modern world, yet you managed to keep the spirit alive by not making it too modern. Yeah machines can make leather much faster but your connection to this piece of leather makes it special.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it does makes it so. putting so much elbow grease makes you appreciate the buckskin even more.

[@darinchamberlain7304]

Amos is a national treasure. Love you man.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thanks for the love, Im trying 😄

[@demarzbarz5162]

I learned that this process is to be left to professionals.Amos-

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

you can start with smaller hides and move up from there. fresh roadkill is used sometimes to learn

[@demarzbarz5162]

@@amosrodriguezsurvival Nice! I get a response from Amos!!! Made my day. Keep up the good work!!!

[@russellwhitford6849]

What a labor intensive project, awesome

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

It really is, specially a big animal like this elk or a bison

[@HomerJade]

This really helps me appreciate my ancestors, great job Amos. Can’t wait to see the next video.

[@keithricketts4867]

Tanning is definitely becoming a lost art.. it's much easier with a tribe, each person has their part in the process.. sharing the workload..!! Great job Amos..!! Semper-fi

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it definitely helps to have a community for bigger work like this or bison hides

[@graemewhalen40]

0mg! So cool! I cannot believe you are doing this, please keep teaching us these ways of using the natural world in a positive way. Thank you sir.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

connecting to the natural world has helped me so much in my life that I want to reciprocate and share those experiences. thanks for watching

[@robertevras6577]

Very cool to see & understand this process! Thanks for putting in all the work! Beautiful Hide! Can't wait to see what you make out of it!

[@normazarr3106]

Hey Amos, FANTASTIC Tanning Demo! Long process, it takes alot of 💪,I no longer have. Ha! I used to raise Rabbits on the mountain. Sooo much work! Your Dedication and Perseverance shows alot about your Creativity, and Traditional Character! Excellent job man! Quit ENJOYABLE, and relaxing! Thank you for bringing it to us! As always GBU.,SM.,NZ., ✌❤😁👍😎😉🤙🤗

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Thanks 👍

[@ChrisSmith-io5vw]

Thank You Amos

[@kingrafa3938]

So excited for this one.

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Elk burgers Rafa!🔥

[@terrydouglas2777]

Great video brother. I can't wait to see your next videos an what you decide to make from it. A waterproof poncho is a good choice for me, but I say that all the time. That way when you are hunting the poncho will cover the weapon an keep it dry and clean an you have arm holes that lets you get both of your arms out quickly and grab your weapon to get your game. Also if you have smaller pieces of the hide then you can add pockets on inside of the poncho and you can secure the flap on it also if you want.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Im trying to figure out what to do with it and I'm considering a poncho also so thanks for the tips

[@CanadianSledDog]

That hide looks so nice! I'd love to wear clothing made with that. Like a winter jacket and hat. Maybe with a wool lining! It's a shame so many clothes are made of plastic and so much hide is wasted in the world these days, especially when you consider how much hide there is from the meat industry.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

exactly. maybe sooner than later we switch it up and start using these amazing resources more. lots of hides goes to waste on hunting season

[@tdoutdoors9758]

Amazing watch!!! Such a wow factor seeing the work put into to the hide. Very , very Impressive. Thank you for sharing your time to view💪💪💪

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

My pleasure

[@aleksandersever3039]

Catch and cook elk hide and eat it ...that's a lot of work with that hide..hats off to you

[@Q-BinTom]

Very cool thanks for taking us along

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

You bet

[@WobblingHobGoblin]

It's a pleasure to watch your work sir.

[@kenwalker2868]

Great video. I could see just how proud you were of that beautiful hide. I can't wait to see the garment that you will make. I'm amazed at how much work was involved.

[@robertbraun5446]

So cool, I really love seeing a real backyard a hide tanning and smoking process. Truly a lost start in today’s society. Keep it up. Great job. ✌🏼

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thank you, I will

[@NickDG3]

The hide turned out beautiful!

[@James-cd2xk]

Very nice Amos.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Thanks 👍

[@SevenOhhTrueMedical]

Awesome project . Wow 🤩

[@MuslimMan377]

how many of us never thought of not having a blanket or warmth we are so spoiled thank you God for making life so easy for us i pray we use the ease Allah provided us to make him proud of us as his vicegerents on earth

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

there are a lot of children that dont have blankets, food or clean water. part of my goal in this journey of nature connection is to leave a better future for the next seven generations.

[@MuslimMan377]

@@amosrodriguezsurvival As Muslims we are God's vicegerents so we all us must have in their goals what you said i'm glad you do too Amos i hope the best for you and i hope you get to read the Quran someday i promise you it changed my life

[@wildwestcoast604]

The content quality has really come a long way on this channel since the beginning. Keep up the good work Amos!!!

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Thanks! Will do!

[@grantwarren7582]

Dude, you are an inspiration, be proud of how you live man!

[@jessanddavidboham8014]

That is one of the most amazing processes I've ever seen in my life. You did that so perfectly and that took so much elbow grease and painstaking time to make that hide looks so perfect you are one of the world's best outdoorsman I have ever seen. I hope to see more from you and I love this video and I can't wait to see what you make out of that hide. That is so amazing you really are one of the amazing people in the world for outdoorsman. I hope you know that I love watching your videos and you are absolutely once again one of the most amazing outdoorsman I've ever seen.

[@normazarr3106]

Hey Amos, Ps...Forgot to say.. Can't wait to see what you will make out of that beautiful hyde! I could tell by your face it was a Labor of Love! NZ., ✌❤😁

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it was! cant wait to get into it, still working on the design

[@danielghoganjr]

Great video. He is a true survivalist.

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

There’s a place out here that serves keawe grilled elk burgers, they’re freaking awesome. This is a labor intensive process. I can tell you’ve done this many times. You’ve got the set up and all the equipment for the job. Love the bedspring trampoline. That things tough. That hide is one of the ultimate skins for a djembe drum.🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@shaunmadden545]

Incredible amount of work, you should be proud of this one.

[@nealvaliant603]

Great skills, can't wait to see the product God bless 😎

[@tradermunky1998]

Super cool, thanks!

[@louiseanderson9102]

Congrats on an amazing Elk hide bro and Thank you for sharing us the progress. Top man for never letting this hide go to waste 👊

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

couldn't do that to the awesome coat of this elk

[@vegasdan2645]

Thank you for showing this process, fascinating!!👍

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

you are welcome

[@olyman63]

Amazing show and job on the skin. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Thank you! You too!

[@radagast6682]

Thank you for this informative video on tanning an elk hide. I watch every one to the end. You should watch every one of your videos with the closed caption, so you can see what we hear. It may enlighten and amaze you.

[@HUSTLE_MONEY]

Such a great job, Brother. Well worth the time and effort. A garment for life!

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it will be

[@richardsims1551]

Like the way you keep it primitive. I live in Alabama, so I call it old fashioned.

[@sunita9487]

Keep doing what you doing. I pray ur fan list grows and the world gets to see how serious you take this job. But how your passion 4 the outdoors superceeds alot of other survivalist. You are talented. U will reap soon enough. We all love u

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thank you much for the love Sunita. very much appreciate it

[@barbaralockett2956]

Wow Amos fantastic tanning job, you really put a lot of work into this project, thank you for the lesson, you continue to amaze me with your knowledge. ❤

[@epic_jeff]

Bello. Gracias Amós!

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

de nada

[@Bahman.H207]

This was awesome, thanks Amos!

[@garygott4577]

I tan Elk, Moose n Buffali hides too. I enjoy your video. For smoking in the city, I use hardwood barbecue briquettes instead of making a fire. I light them same as usual and wait for the Flames to go away. Then I put my hide, same as u, over the pot of coals, and periodically check and throw in punk wood, like u. Your hide looks awesome. I try for at least 10 hides a year myself. U inspire me☆☆☆☆

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

glad they are an inspiration, so cool you tan those big hides as well. they take quite a bit of elbow grease

[@Teresad473]

Love watching you don't see people doing this..There are very few people that would do this like the old ways. Looking forward to see what you make out of it.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thank you for watching Teresa. Im starting the garment soon. still working on the design

[@smokyriverbushcraft]

Let's go!

[@champmarly7665]

I have learned so much. Thank you brother

[@kathleenmead9259]

wow

[@wendyshick6689]

You put a lot of hard work into that hide Amos good job 👍

[@jerrysutton2730]

WOW!!! This guy is amazing this is some hard work.... This is the most work I have seen anyone do on you tube. Man you remind me of my dad the way you worked. I'm so impressed keep up the good work my guy and happy hunting to you my friend. Keep safe in the outdoors and keep making these amazing videos for us. Thanks so much I'm forever a fan ❤❤❤❤

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thank you much Jerry

[@asangsuw]

What a beautiful color on the hide! Wow, thank you for sharing Amos

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it came out nice Alex

[@johnmcdonald9185]

another great video

[@jimbunda46]

That was an amazing video Amos! Such a great outcome for so much work! You are very dedicated and I appreciated watching you complete this process.

[@judyclark1656]

Great job Amos ! you may think about making this part of your survival school ! lots of work most people need the skill to servive long term in the woods !

[@9Carbine]

I always enjoy watching your videos! Keep up the amazing work! 😁

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

I'll try. thank you

[@michellehughes8661]

Awesome vid, Amos! Thank you for sharing more of your lost art skills and your talents in teaching. You are blessed. ☺

[@texnoti]

A lot of work!! Appreciated.

[@fgonzalez1994]

Nice! I've done deer and other smaller critters from the south Texas / Northeastern Mexico brush. After fleshing and scraping, I soak the hide for a month in water with bark from oak tree, mesquite, or black bruch, which is loaded with tanic acid. Then you stretch it to soften it.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

bark tanning is awesome!

[@484848474]

I really wish Fowler and Ovens would give this man enough respect to at least rry to pronounce his name properly. I know he isn't concerned but I think it's just a matter of courtesy and respect.

[@frederickmoller]

That was so educational and fun to watch Amos, I really learned something that I never knew about but wanted to see the whole process! I know that you are a teacher and I can see why, you are very gifted...I can't wait to see the garmmet that you come-up with! Happy Easter to You and your Family and friends.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nixxtable]

Congrats Amos! that is a beautiful thing. Thanks for teaching us.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

my pleasure, it turned out beautiful

[@Mikes_carnivore_journey]

Awesome! The hide came out awesome. Great video and congratulations on your elk!

[@shellywellybutbaldbob1336]

This knowledge is invaluable ❤

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it is to me also, I think one day well all learn the true value of our trees, plants, animals and nature connection.

[@jamiecox5430]

Awesome job showing how you tan a hide! You have inspired me to create my own buckskins!

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thanks. it takes a bunch of elbow grease but it so worth it

[@forrated2328]

amazing video turn it into a elk jacket like jean jacket look style

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

I think I should

[@2009bikerbabe]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!!🤩

[@markbrooks5278]

Very impressive young man!!!..i dont doubt that you will be a survivor in any situation! Thankyou for the video😉👍👌

[@mattshanks2604]

This is an amazing video brother!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@allanknight1968]

Loads of respect brother for keeping amazing traditions alive. Would love to meet you someday. Pretty sure I only live 1.5 hours from you. Would really make my day. Keep on being awesome. And may God continue blessing you 🙏

[@johnbennett3405]

What an awesome demonstration of the process you used. That was very educational, and entertaining. Keep the videos coming Amos. Your doing awesome.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

I will, thank you much

[@robbender4129]

Great video Amos...very informative on how to do it right...one thing about you...there's never any shortcuts...you a very hard and patient worker...much respect 🙏

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thank you much

[@brytonthompson1592]

Wow. I had no idea how hard it is to create a soft leather hide. Great job!

[@judeevolves3347]

Super cool!

[@oneadamj]

You're a very humble individual.. You're constantly showing the world where you come from and how to survive. Right on. I'm looking forward to the next one Amos!

[@Tobias-eu5eg]

❤❤❤❤❤ you are the coolest,!!

[@outdoors-university]

This is a great video full of information my brother! I am very happy that it became just how you wanted it! Stay safe and have fun!

[@erikateixeira4849]

Congratulations, beautiful work!

[@mamadeetay7445]

I must say I loved watching dis and seein how all your hard work came out. You are exceptional in wat you!!please keep the videos comin.❤❤❤

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Thank you! Will do!

[@johnmaulbeck9328]

Great job and you should be proud of your hard work!!!! Awesome

[@suezaple4950]

Interesting video Amos, you are so talented this has been some process to tan the hide it is a gorgeouse hide nice color. that sure takes a lot of work you have done a wonderful job. look forward to the continuation.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

thank you.

[@danschoepf457]

Amos, that was an incredible video and I really enjoyed watching you grow as a contact provider after your Alone experience Im glad that you and Greg Ovens have teamed up. I like him a lot too but I have to say you are growing on me and Reagan better keep up wants to meet my favorite outdoors dude to watch ha ha

[@MrTacklebury]

Nice work man. I've done deer hides, but the elk really is a lot bigger. You did a nice job and it looks great. One thing you can do is instead of brains is also to use Neetsfoot oil. It does the softening even quicker than brains. Also, if you pan fry your brains for a few it will help the oils release better and take a bit less. ;)

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Thanks for the tips! I did used some neetsfoot oil in some of the braining

[@mcfoxnz2751]

the lost arts!!

[@MdmTribe]

Awesome process, honestly first video I ever watched on the actual procedure that was cool.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

Glad you liked it!

[@karennewbury6430]

This was very interesting Amos. I've never watched this process from start to finish. It was sweet that you shared the experience with your daughter. She will grow up to appreciate her ancestral heritage. Looking forward to watching the sequel. Blessings from Canada.

[@No.Good.Guy.]

I want to come be your apprentice! Thanks for posting these videos!

[@RPweezy]

Always enjoy the vids Amos! Living the dream!

[@giorgosmakris178]

Wow awesome work! That elk looks huge

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it was a big one. roosevelt elk are bigger than rocky mountain elk. smaller antlers but bigger steaks

[@wendydevereux4375]

Wow such skills thank you for sharing

[@pianoman159]

Amazing content! Wow! Thanks Amós!

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

you are welcome

[@chrisredbird8046]

Thanks for sharing 🥳 it’s definitely a process, I appreciate this.

[@amosrodriguezsurvival]

it is quite the process but the outcome makes it worthy

[@michaeldubrow8289]

Cannot believe he’s getting rid of the fur. F’dup a beautiful hide

[@vanislekid]

Great Video! Thank you for being informative as well as entertaining. I like to learn.

[@danny88dh]

That's really cool Amos good job man that looks amazing I can't wait to see what you make with it

[@zeljkosimic9388]

Bravo Amo's !!!

[@JuliaJulia007]

WOW