Soft Tanning Pelts (Part 1)

I bring you a how-to soft tan your pelts from small game season or trapping season. I explain the difference in home tanning and commercial tanning. Subscribe to the channel and keep up for the next video and more. #deerhunting #taxidermy #wildlife

[@gregoryjohnson7043]

Before i watch i wanna say something. With the heavy metal the camo hat and country accent I trust you with my life sir! If you wouldve started the video taking a big sip out of a busch i would’ve voted for you for president.

[@carolinabushwacker]

God bless you friend! Just being me and thanks for watching.

[@MrChase115]

Stray cat was coming for the baby chickens, now she’ll make a fine satchel to carry eggs in .

[@cloroxbleach8676]

Wow

[@tommythetrain1945]

Lmao

[@vanialucero7851]

Was She Killed or Just Died Of Natural Causes🐾🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@jondoe9077]

@@vanialucero7851lead poisoning

[@StarStarPlayz]

@@vanialucero7851probably killed

[@joesgotya9930]

Fantastic video! The knowledge you shared here is priceless, thank you

[@carolinabushwacker]

Good deal I'm glad you like it and there is plenty more to come. Thank you too.

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

The problem is typically that the tanning solution is not permeating the hide entirely, because like you said, it's too thick. Of course, you risk thinning it too much and the hair slipping or putting holes in the hide as well. Second, the break is often not thorough enough. You need a really good abrasive implement like a post or a concrete corner to work that hide against as its drying and even after.

[@carolinabushwacker]

Yes I just did a video on soft tanning a coyote again. I am going to touch on a few things I thought about I left out in the last one's. And yes to thick it doesn't get through but I did mention in another video that sometimes you need to oil twice.

[@Angelo-r7p]

It all makes sense now , thank you

[@carolinabushwacker]

Glad to help and thanks for watching

[@Last_Chance.]

Awesome content brother. Keep em coming!

[@carolinabushwacker]

I am and thanks for watching.

[@Kaeldarkfire]

If those two stuffed animals make a move, I’ll be buried under a mountain of cuteness. Send help, but like... soft help.

[@carolinabushwacker]

lol

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

This video here is the best one I watched on getting your hides soft, no one tells you about that machine. I will be watching the rest of them to learn more.👍🏻

[@carolinabushwacker]

Thanks and yes I don't know why but you got to get them thin in my experience. I got a lot more to bring.

[@_lakewind]

This video is great!! Just got a possum and will probably try to tan it like i usually do, but my first pelt was a ground squirrel, super hard. Second was a raccoon, still hard but not as crispy you could say, hoping thay with how much i took off the skin it tans smoother, didnt take so much off as to make the fur come out, but left a really thin layer

[@carolinabushwacker]

Thanks for watching and yes get it thin and oil it

[@QdMaster]

Dude thx! Really appreciate the info! Have a yote that's eating my mom's chickens, when I get that sucker I want to pelt it out 😜

[@QdMaster]

Ps totally subbed you!

[@carolinabushwacker]

YW and get that chicken killer! Thanks for watching.

[@CKAMERICA]

Nice info 👍 I was gonna subscribe but I already am lmao 👍👍 I’m waiting that next video for real 😂💯🤘🇺🇸

[@carolinabushwacker]

Thanks and coming soon

[@HOPEbus]

Subscribed 👍 thanks for ur tips n tricks .

[@carolinabushwacker]

Your welcome and thank you

[@victoryvictory1059]

Thanks 👍

[@juliansgirl1018]

I have a deer hide I salted but never got a chance to finish the process. It's been sitting HARD since February. Suggestions on the next step/solutions to getting it soft again? Is it too late??? We have tags for this coming season and I can use the brain to do the new hide and hoping I can use the same brain brine solutions to finish the old one from February. If that's possible.

[@carolinabushwacker]

You would have to soak it in a salt bath to rehydrate it and go from there. But to get it soft you will have to shave it on a fleshing machine. I will be doing a deer cape video here in a few months when deer season opens. Wait and follow then. I will explain in detail

[@thepressurepack3777]

Thanks for sharing sir 👍

[@carolinabushwacker]

thanks for watching

[@vanialucero7851]

I Just Buy My Pelts Already Tanned On Amazon & Etsy Sooo I Can Work On Them Easily🐾🐾🐾

[@rexx_da_weiler7513]

I have a pro tanned coyote pelt it is quite stiff but I was told to use ultra soft relaxer Any info about softening a pelt?

[@yellowblob2952]

how long do you leave the hide in the tanning solution?

[@carolinabushwacker]

A good 3 days stirring it about every 6 hours

[@edwardsoulier7130]

When you’re scraping the flesh you should have it wrapped around a flat board shaped to fit the inside of the pelt.

[@edwardsoulier7130]

You’ll have to carve it to fit and shape

[@Hunting4Hookers]

Im gonna start sift tanning some deer and bear pelts! Thanks for sharing this info bud!

[@carolinabushwacker]

Those will be nice! You are welcome.

[@HoneyBeeCreek]

Have you heard about pressure washing hides? What’s your opinion on that?

[@carolinabushwacker]

Yes and I do it in the otter soft tanning video. It works but leaves a little mess which is ok. But I have a fleshing machine and really don't do it much. If you don't have a machine it is fine to clean the meat off but it won't thin the skin.

[@Kaeldarkfire]

I’ll make a raccoon suit out of those pelts, and then I’ll have the perfect outfit for blending in... at midnight dumpster raids.

[@WolfzVideo]

Did you make a tumbler yet? I've been tanning prob about as long as you. MY stuff is soft... but... I'm lazy.. well not really but I'm building a big tumbler to break hides. Looking for media next.. Should have it finished by next weekend

[@carolinabushwacker]

Yes I am in the middle of it now. Just got the motor and barrel. Got to start assembling. I get it , I am a little lazy too. Also I think the tumbler will really be a good soft tan. Will show a video when put together. Good deal on building your own.

[@WolfzVideo]

@@carolinabushwacker well I'm having issues with the sprocket slipping on the hub. Not sure this is gonna work wit the drive on the side. Looking forward to seeing yours up and running

[@kalan4787]

Let's say that I came across a piece of tanned hide(whitetail) from someone who tanned it "hard." Are there any techniques that you would suggest for correcting the problem after the fact to soften up the end result?

[@carolinabushwacker]

It is hard to say. If it is thick skin {not been shaved and thinned} then that will make it to hard to redo. And if not oiled and stretched/braked the first time it will make it hard to redo. Deer season get you a fresh cape and go from there. Much easier to do a fresh cape then try to soften it. Just being straight with you.

[@finnanfranklin417]

Where did you get that fleshing machine?

[@carolinabushwacker]

McKenzie Taxidermy Supply

[@chandaphillips1337]

Sooo I wanna make me some moccasin boots and I want the leather outside and the fur inside. Should I keep the skin thick if I wanna wear it like that???

[@carolinabushwacker]

The thicker the harder to soften by hand. But you can try.

[@shanen457]

That might be good for some indoor slippers with some kind of really soft fur like bunny fuzz or the neighbors cats, but if you are going to be doing much walking around, you won't like it.

[@dakotareid1566]

Make it from leather and add sheep skin on the inside

[@tannerstreeter4388]

What tanning solution do you use?

[@carolinabushwacker]

The orange bottle. (Deer Hunters and Trappers Hide Tanning Formula) is the name.

[@redemption7449]

@@carolinabushwacker what’s your process!

[@bertabound8093]

@@carolinabushwacker Oh wow. That actually surprising, all I've ever heard is that the stuff is trash from the online community... It was the only stuff I could find in my area though, so I'm super glad so see someone has results (and it appears all the failures are more than likely due to leather thickness and improper break technique.)

[@carolinabushwacker]

@@bertabound8093 the thinner the softer and with oil and breaking. Going to do another video on the soft tanning a coyote here soon. Thanks for watching

[@samlesserofficial]

Just tanned a squirrel :)

[@carolinabushwacker]

Just mounted a fox squirrel video coming soon. Good learning on them.

[@samlesserofficial]

@@carolinabushwacker cant wait to watch it! :)

[@dustinbradley6389]

i did a squirrel the other day and it turned out pretty good but i washed the fur with dawn soap and the hair started to pull off in some places. anyone know why? and it shrunk like half the size it was. if anyone has any tips let me know please and thanks!

[@carolinabushwacker]

Squirrels are tricky and subject to hair slippage very easy. Go watch my squirrel mounting video. Needed to be tanned?

[@dustinbradley6389]

@@carolinabushwacker thank ya sir! and yessir i haven’t tanned it yet but i have that orange bottle of tanning solution from bas pro

[@carolinabushwacker]

@@dustinbradley6389 the orange bottle is a tanning oil to be used after tanning solution which is first.

[@terrymcguire8476]

Another trick is to get your wives or girlfriends to chew on them to soften them up while you are watching your favorite TV shows. That way, they don't talk much during the program.

[@carolinabushwacker]

I've heard about this trick LOL!

[@maxxcarver5502]

​@@carolinabushwackerlol😅

[@aimlesslylearning]

😂😂❤

[@tiredredneck8159]

I wish I had an injun gal to chew on my leather..

[@0097r]

I want see full tutorial

[@carolinabushwacker]

uploading now

[@EthanRoskowski]

What is the machine he has that is his “fleshing machine”?

[@carolinabushwacker]

Dakota Fleshing Machine

[@currinpounds5264]

God damn dude 4 minutes before you get to any info

[@growmybusinessquickwithjoh9922]

Can you tan hides that's been in an UNPLUGGED freezer for over 6 months?

[@carolinabushwacker]

That one I can't answer because I never had that happen. Sounds risky though.