cleaning blood off bear hide!

[big game chaser]

Hi folks! i just finished skinning a black bear and the hide is a bit dirty and has dried blood on it.Wondering if anyone could give me suggestions on how to clean it or if i should finish fleshing and what not first as i am planning on trying to do thewhole process myself including tanning it!

[The Dawg]

Awesome!!! Congrats...post the pics when you are done with it...

Just use a warm rag with water and be gentle.

[silvertipp]

i wouldnt worry about it ,your more than likely going to make up a brine for it ,at that time you can wash it and put it in your brine

[cavebear]

baby wipes use the all natural :)

[lilhoss]

I've actually just draped it over a saw horse and rinsed with a garden hose.Skin side up,then,flip,and do the fur side.Nice sunny day,it dries fairly quickly.If you've got a sheet of plywood,stand up right against the fence,tie up the head,and rinse down,that works good too.