Re: Hide Preperation tactics??
Originally Posted by
Rackmastr
I ALWAYS pack salt.....its not an option regardless of temps for me (unless I was hunting late season deer in -30 and could freeze solid)
Flesh really well, split everything and salt it down good.
For blood on a goat cape, put salt on the hair side (where the blood is) and wash out any blood you can with a water bottle on the hair side.
Cool temps are awesome, but I'd be carrying enough salt to ensure proper hide prep without a doubt.
All of this. Only way to go if you want a quality cape. Learn to flesh and turn ears and nose. You don't need a ton of salt and regular iodized salt is good enough. If I'm going way back, a kilo is enough if I flesh thoroughly. more waiting in base camp to clean and replace with fresh stuff.
Last edited by Brez; 08-23-2018 at 06:34 AM.
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