My boyfriend's dad does something with Martins? I think, some furry critter that he traps, lol. He skins them starting at the rear and kind of peels the hide off and then he stretches them inside out for a few days, and then right side out....I'd have to ask him for the specifics, but they don't stink when they're done, and they keep really well....I tried salting a muley hide once, still have to scrape the bugger....it's a lot of work.....brain tanning a squirrel or rabbit would be interesting...don't know how that one would work. Amanda