WHITETAIL DEER SKINNING | Processing the Rawhide

After deer hunting for whitetail, I'm skinning the deer, processing the meat at home, and then using the skin to create rawhide by removing the excess meat fat and fur. This makes excellent backing for bows, and can also be used for bow handles, sheaths and quivers.
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Justin Rackley, known as Lakeforkguy in the fishing world, creates fishing and outdoor videos on youtube and other social platforms. LFG provides fishing tips and techniques for mostly largemouth bass fisheries but also travels to other freshwater and saltwater fishing spots to explore new fish species and fishing techniques to help you catch more fish. Lakeforkguy likes to hang out on any fishing vessel or go bank fishing with his other KZbin Fishing friends and vlog with his Wife Stephanie AKA Ocean Spoon Girl and french bulldog Winston.
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[@kevingardner4518]

LFG, use ash from the fireplace when you soak your hide to release the hair. The lye in the ash will release the hair in about 5 days and it will also keep the bugs out of your solution in warmer weather.

[@paulpowell9579]

I was gonna say that. Good point

[@strydershadow391]

@@paulpowell9579 Ditto

[@littlet52103]

That what going say too. And this awesome work new at doing it.

[@sutdave1]

I have done that several times. The recipe i have is 2 lbs of ashes plus the water and let it sit and stir it each day. Then after a couple days you add a couple tablespoons of borax stir it up and let it sit the remainder of the time to equal 5-7 days it may take up to 10 days for a large hide. If done correctly you can easily scrape the hair off with a dull putty knife.

[@kenwillis8487]

When u get a nice thick roll of flesh, take ur skinning knife and trim it off! Makes the process easier and ensures u don’t get tear through!

[@Lownslow84]

You always pick best tunes to go with your style videos and this one was no exception. It always enhances a video multiple times over. Simply awesome. Thanks LFG.

[@gksimplicitygaming]

Something about this fall weather and project is such a vibe

[@dizzlefshizzle]

Hell yeah brother I love watching all the primitive crafts you do I could watch them for hours!! Definitely would love to see more!!!

[@doublegtaxidermy_outdoors2506]

I used to flesh hides like that and switched to using a power washer. Knocks all of the flesh fat and meat off and even the blood. Great video! Like the process you show!

[@codyfussell2892]

I’ve watched your videos since spring of 2017. I have to say these informative videos and watching you make bows and arrows have been some of the most satisfying.

[@jamesrownd6406]

Love this. It’s all the my side of the mountain stuff I always wanted to learn

[@tack4242]

Most can't appreciate the sharpness of a good blade!!! Great video!!!

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@shawnhagen6871]

Hell yeah, the voice overlay while you work is awesome as well

[@EastTexasPatriot]

Well done video! I really like this style, and actually prefer it at times. I did exactly what you said, sat back with cool one and enjoyed learning some good stuff. Keep it coming! 🤠

[@chrislindsey5877]

Liked it! Always like learning about how to do things that I've never done before!! Plus like seeing someone use almost every part of the animal! Next show the sinew process!

[@gregmclennan868]

Extremely interesting, start to finish raw hide

[@PastorAndyBoggs]

Best ASMR I've ever seen!

[@ALs-Outdoors]

I'm doing a beef hide right now. If ya put a bucket of wood ash in with your water it will slip faster and easier. It creates a sort of lye solution and dosent stink. It does stain the flesh side a bit but I just wash it a few times in oxiclean. Nice job...I hope this tip makes your next one easier.

[@The_IncrediSteve]

This was a really cool video. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work!

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

It's a simple process, but the labor and time is what defeats most people. Good things come to those who wait (and put in a little effort).

[@atlfisherman3413]

That was a process and a half. Awesome

[@zachhargett4271]

I love the outdoorsman you became

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@kansasjoe3450]

Enjoyed the video, Indian lore is entertaining. Thanks , I knew how to do it but have never tried.

[@5376JDM]

I had to double check to see if I was on the wrong channel, it's unusual for Justin to be so quite....lol!

[@5gumcobalt151]

Love this kind of video!! Thanks for being old

[@cardholder6043]

Love the video just fleashed out my first deer this year well and processed the the whole deer so you've given me ideas thanks keep it up

[@jimjohnson6857]

Tom Orr from mountain men would be very proud. I now see how much effort that really takes. I learned more in this video than I did in 12 years of public school.

[@randybryant9936]

You could also make bucktail jigs with the fur

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@Burns1776]

love all your videos brother!! ... you could sit and throw rocks and just talk about random things.. and I'd still watch! Keep up the great content!

[@woodsmanadventures1492]

Good stuff! Keep up the hard work!

[@karnesrussell]

Your chickens would love the scraps

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@BillSkidmoreoutside]

I really like your videos, I would love to see you and DC fishing get together, you both are real and fun to watch

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@pesthunteroutdoors]

I can't wait till you show us the process on how to make pieces of clothing keep up the good work 👍

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@leephillips2666]

Hydrated lime or wood ash would help so much with that hair removal. Soaks in a day or two and hair comes right off.

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Good stuff. I have a couple of those pneumatic fleshing tools. They are really good for getting the hide super clean and thin. Makes the work a bit quicker then the draw knife.

[@codywright2818]

what a great video really enjoyed this one!

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@ccpm8049]

Love the content as always but this one was phenomenal. I love doing similar things and using every bit of the deer in some form or another

[@jarrodtewa5722]

That was a good vid.. tried that with a cow hide years ago.. way bigger and mistakes were made and lost it.. good content. Enjoyed it . Keep it coming.

[@codycase2267]

Awesome video! Will definitely be using this as a guide when I get another deer this year!

[@johnmertz9325]

Just an awesome video !

[@jcsims321]

Really liked this video love learning and seeing new stuff like this

[@brandonhilton4343]

Love it, would love to see more

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@corybenton6325]

LFG. Love your videos

[@brianrobinson9979]

I wonder if the hair would be long enough to make little hair jigs? Maybe little flies for fly fishing

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

Pretty sure you can see the cove with the leaves gone, must be awesome to just walk down to the water and start casting if you want to 🎣🦌🐗🦃🎣🙏

[@westjr8031]

You made it look easy as you do with many things

[@tacticalrumble8971]

Loves these videos.

[@jimbielski4954]

great real world example of what to do with a hide. Ever make lures out of the deer (tail) hair? a jig or fly?

[@pieworld7750]

This is very primal liver King would be proud.

[@ChiefTroy]

Amazing video!

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@chadbooth4371]

Love this stuff!

[@zaneleonard14]

Awesome video!

[@brianrobinson9979]

Were you hungry Justin? I heard your stomach growl @8:26 🤣👍

[@jh14102]

Great video.

[@chrismckinney1135]

If you plan on doing this again in the future find a local trapper, they can teach you a lot about using and improving your fleshing knife and beam. Great job with what you had though!

[@er5406]

Cut the hide in a spiral, starting with the center. You’ll get more usable strips that way.

[@theyoungoutdoorsman5814]

Use wood stove or campfire ash, and or quick lime. The lye in those things makes the hair slip much quicker 👍🏻

[@Timpecoraro4414]

Yes more

[@rbljackson]

I like the "grab a beverage" kinda video where your doing the work...LOL. they relax me because im on the go a lot. I hope to tag a deer here soon in West Texas, and plan to tan the hide this year (hair on). Are you seeing slow conditions and less deer overall this year? We certainly are. I only have a small spot to hunt (20 acres) but not seeing hardly any deer this year. Been 3 days since my last deer pic on camera, and ALL deer pics are showing at night.....UGGGG

[@TBcinema]

Never hunted a day in my life, but watching the primitive style techniques and processes is just captivating. It's truly amazing how we angry apes on a big wet rock figured out all these amazing tools and tricks to survive. Love learning from all your outdoor videos.

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@living6a916]

Pretty cool video

[@markwebb2502]

Love the videos

[@mymoney9234]

Very cool video

[@matthewmcdaniel8846]

I really prefer this type of craft videos using not just the meat but the hide etc, like the Native Americans used to, using everything they could off an animal

[@kayakdan7013]

I just did 3 hides back to back. Would not recommend it. Big time commitment. I did 2 hide on and the back half of my buck I tried leather. I used the NuTan and it worked pretty well. Their instructions on taking hair off worked real well. Like you said the hair on the back really hung on, but for me the rest basically fell out after a few days. I love these videos. Keep ‘em coming!

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@michaellane1661]

Awesome!🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@stevenr7003]

The studying I have done the Indians and pioneers boiled the skin with the deer brain to soften it / ever thought sewing the green hide to the bow? when it drys and shrinks it will be one with the bow

[@brianrobinson9979]

I bet those skin scraps would make good catfish bait 😅👍

[@shaunroberts9361]

Pretty kool for sure there LFG....

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@tjmcgyver]

Awsome job brotha

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@whystop3388]

❤️

[@erikhabkirk]

You should make a drum with a hide

[@kennycase3402]

When you are fleshing critters try using the sharp side to start the hide and push with the dull side for most of the critter. It will save time and you won’t have to touch up ur blade as much. 😉

[@johnharvey4757]

Great video again but we miss LFD and his great knowledge.

[@roymcdavid1015]

I may have to do this one day just for the experience of. I have threatened to several times , but never was able to really find the time.

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@tdmd19841]

Do you give the chickens what you don't use know that they can eat a lot of stuff just wondering 🤔

[@dlovely5234]

Loved it

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@treyaldridge1757]

Instead of trying to do the tail. Skin it off the bone, scrape off any excess meat, then stretch it and pin it to a piece of cardboard. Cover it in borax for a couple weeks and you have bucktail for tying flies and jigs

[@treyaldridge1757]

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[@dantheman2583]

Hey man, I’ve never done a deer hide but do you think scalding it would have made the hair come off easier? We do it to pigs all the time. Love the content, keep it up and keep living the dream!

[@lepricated]

this is really cool. its a man's channel

[@dd-oe8zv]

Have you ever tried to tan fish skin

[@chrisbrumit9880]

Yea good y

[@mrcharliesky]

Def soak the hide in wood ash to get the hair to come off next time

[@texasfan3345]

Great job shooting the deer. LFD. Gig em

[@markwebb2502]

Given the deer a haircut. Lol

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@mikelloyd4614]

As many have said ash would work good an use there brains to tan it

[@davidd.ormandy6901]

I wonder if you could make work gloves?

[@LakeforkGuy130]

Thanks for the feedback, expect more videos soon hit me up got something special for you!! 🎁🎁

[@mattdavis7558]

👍🤙

[@er5406]

Need to use a wood scraper to get the remains of fat and flesh off.

[@onemorecast1352]

Wax the hair off! I use it on myself and it takes all the hair off!

[@littlet52103]

Lol

[@dahomie1620]

when are you gonna start selling these bows? i will buy a hand built bow from you

[@Shrekscards]

First

[@wbsurfer123]

Why not just use a pressure washer to get the flesh off?

[@madtownangler]

My dad has pretty much one of every animal that he or the neighbor has trapped hanging on the wall of my parents cabin.

[@LakeforkGuy130]

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[@jasonhinson3812]

Real men flesh hides with their finger nails

[@curdit9]

Love the educational side of it, but the voice-over sounded more scripted than your usual live monolog. I know you couldn't really talk while working in this case, but maybe try occasional updates in front of the camera while you work instead of the voice-over.

[@derekpennington4979]

Try nair, hair remover. 😂. Joking people relax.

[@762nation6]

Shouldn't that be smoked