[pikergolf]

Originally Posted by kmacisaac

So I was fortunate enough to harvest an elk this season and I've just completed the cutting and wrapping. I got to thinking that I would like to save a chunk of the hide for fly tying. I'm not familiar with tanning, and I've looked up everything from salting to borax to get the job done. I was wondering if I could simply stretch the hide and let it air dry in my garden shed. I'm not big into tying but slowly getting the knack and I like the idea of reusing some of my own harvest.
Any suggestions appreciated.

Salt it to draw the moisture out, also be aware that different body parts of hide have different apps for fly tying. I cannot remember what they are, but if you Google it, it will come up.