From a homesteader who raises rabbits for both meat and leather, here are the basics of how to tan a rabbit hide. You probably know that tanning (which is also called tawing or pickling) is the ...

A group of students look on attentively as Tsuut'ina elder Larry Mistaken Chief cuts holes into the edges of a fresh deer hide. They're at One Spot Crossing near Bragg Creek, Alta., taking part in a ...

Tanning hides and furs is a valuable skill to learn, not just for the hunter or trapper, but for anyone looking for a way to responsibly put to use the hides normally discarded. Even for those who may ...

The smartest way to produce unique and durable traditional leather products is to treat the hide with smoke and animal brains, a Winnipeg hide-tanning expert says. "We're basically tanning hides the ...