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Title: Need a tanning company to send my Coyote skins
Post by: RunsUpRiver on October 12, 2011, 04:41:00 AM: Howdy-

Just checking to see if anyone could help with a commercial tanner for some skins I have.

The company I previously used is no longer in business.

I just dont have the time to do these myself.

Thanks!
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Post by: Izzy on October 12, 2011, 06:22:00 AM: Foxxusa.com
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Post by: doug77 on October 12, 2011, 07:18:00 AM: Buy a tanning kit and DIY

doug77
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Post by: Lost Arra on October 12, 2011, 10:13:00 AM: Izzy: I think it's usafoxx.com
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Post by: mmisciag on October 12, 2011, 11:12:00 AM: Wow, great site!

Martin
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Post by: iron_llama on October 12, 2011, 05:50:00 PM: Your taxidermist might be able to point you towards a local business, or maybe do it himself.
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Post by: Roadkill on October 12, 2011, 09:56:00 PM: I had all my bears done by foreman brothers, but that was 25 years ago. They were superior
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Post by: Looper on October 12, 2011, 10:42:00 PM: I use Moyle Mink and Tannery. They are quick, inexpensive, and do an excellent job.
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Post by: rraming on October 12, 2011, 10:53:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by iron_llama:
Your taxidermist might be able to point you towards a local business, or maybe do it himself.
That is who I would call for the closest most affordable option, pick a local taxidermist who has been around awhile and he will tell you where to go.
Title: Re: Need a tanning company to send my Coyote skins
Post by: doug77 on October 12, 2011, 11:03:00 PM: Dean, you can easily tan those skins your self and you'll be much happier.

doug77
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Post by: tracker1 on October 13, 2011, 01:14:00 AM: I have used usafoxx many times and got great service every time you will save money sending to them direct then going through a taxidermist as long as you can skin flesh and dry then before you ship. Shoot all of those varmits.
Title: Re: Need a tanning company to send my Coyote skins
Post by: ESP on October 13, 2011, 11:08:00 AM: Western USA, Moscow Furs in Idaho.
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Post by: WPAtrapper on October 13, 2011, 11:17:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by looper:
I use Moyle Mink and Tannery. They are quick, inexpensive, and do an excellent job.
+1 , Best there is!
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Post by: 1Longbow on October 13, 2011, 04:45:00 PM: FursforFun.com
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Post by: snakewood3 on October 13, 2011, 07:21:00 PM: Moyle got raided by the feds, guess they are still in business but they are SLOW !!!!
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Post by: acolobowhunter on October 14, 2011, 12:16:00 PM: Rocky Mountain Tannery - Rawlins, Wyo. They have done several hides for me, including my grizzley. I believe they only do "hair on" tanning for taxitermy mounts.
Title: Re: Need a tanning company to send my Coyote skins
Post by: RunsUpRiver on October 14, 2011, 01:14:00 PM: Good sites- Looking into them now.

As for tanning myself, I can do it.... Just had problems with animals trying to get into my shop and it does take some time. Winters here are quite wet, and that would be the time when I would have the time !

I would probably try and ship 10 at a time. The local Taxi guys are so overwhelmed they are grumpy!

Thanks for the links- any more?

As for "do it yourself" kits and materials, what do you all recc'd? It's been a while since I bought supplies.

Need them to be moslty safe for human contact- mad bomber hats and hand muffs and the like.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Need a tanning company to send my Coyote skins
Post by: darb on October 14, 2011, 01:44:00 PM: Runs up River,

I know on some of the taxidermy websites people get into really big pi@#in matches about different kinds of tan, but I have found that Krowtann is by far the simplest and has worked great for me.
http://krowtann.com/
Its idiot proof. Basically Mixn a lot of salt, water and solution and put hides in the mix per instructions, then neutralize and wash. have done Fishercat, Mink, coyote, fox, deer and beaver. All with perfect results. I was frankly, shocked at how well it worked. I Would never spend the money again getting a hide tanned unless I was wanting it sewn with a felt backing or the like. You would want to make sure you follow up with a good tanning oil and "break" the flesh side if you are going to use for clothing.
Title: Re: Need a tanning company to send my Coyote skins
Post by: LeeBishop on October 14, 2011, 05:44:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by snakewood3:
Moyle got raided by the feds, guess they are still in business but they are SLOW !!!!
I'm sure it was a matter of national security...they really have other things to worry about than shaking down a fur tannery. Pathetic.