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Offline jeffp51

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Elk leg skins
« on: October 16, 2014, 06:49:49 pm »
I have recently (today) come into possession of 4 elk legs from which I have harvested the sinew.  I removed the skin from the legs and tacked them to a board.  I don't really know how to treat them, or if they are of any worth to anyone.  If you are interested, I will entertain about any offer.  Tell me what you want me to do to prepare them for you.

  If these skins don't have any value, tell me, and I will just get rid of them.
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Elk leg skins
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2014, 05:31:27 am »
They might make a cool quiver. Good luck - Bob.
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Elk leg skins
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2014, 09:04:02 am »
What are you looking for Jeff?
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Offline jeffp51

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Re: Elk leg skins
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2014, 04:29:44 pm »
It would probably only make a small quiver
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Offline aaron

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Re: Elk leg skins
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2014, 07:58:00 pm »
One thing I have seen done with elk hocks is to make a bag. Do a google image search for elk hock bag.
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Offline jeffp51

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Re: Elk leg skins
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2014, 12:04:23 pm »
Joe,  I am looking for just about anything--I can entertain just about any offer.  High on the priority list would be sinew, fletching feathers, or knapped points.  Depends a little on what people think they are worth.  I have them tacked hair-side down on a board, and I put some salt on them to discourage the flies that seemed attracted.  I don't know anything about preparing hides or tanning.  I am just trying to get them dry right now.
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Elk leg skins
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2014, 06:42:08 pm »
How many feathers re they worth to you?
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Offline jeffp51

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Re: Elk leg skins
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2014, 10:34:25 pm »
Just put these in the mail to North Carolina today.  Hope they find a happy home.
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