Deer hides...

[PahtridgeHunter]

Does anyone take them anymore? I have a large one in very good shape from a doe I took this year. I thought Salvation Army used to take donated ones...anybody know where I could take this one? I refuse to throw it away. If I can't get rid of it, I will tan it...


-J

[wJAKE19]

My father in law buys all the deer hides in Michigan, we are here in Belding, MI about 35 min NW of Grand Rapids.

I'm sure if you take it to a local processing plant they will usually give you a few dollars for it.

[Rat Fink]

I take mine to a local TC guy. In exchange for a hide he gives me some nice rawhide fleece lined mittens. You can also get gloves instead, but the mittens are awesome. I have 3 pairs and I get a new pair every year. So far this year I have taken in 3 big, quality buck hides all in good shape( 2 for me, 1 for a friend) so I should get back 3 pairs of mittens. If the hides are small or damaged and they cannot be fully utilized you might need 2 or even 3 hides to get a pair of mitts. This is the best deal I have found for a deer hide. There is too many people that just throw them out with the carcass which is such a waste in my opinion. If you want the guys name let me know.

[bigrackmack]

So Rat Fink you just take your hides to this guy and he gives you gloves or mittens for it? He doesn't charge you make them? Man I would drive up there for that deal.....Mack

[smokepole]

Is the one who gives the gloves and mittens in GR? if so please tell us where.

[fish patroll]

pahtridge hunter, there is a place just north of you on the corner of m-15 and doge road that buys hides but i think he only gives a few bucks for them. or you could get it tanned and have a nice throw to throw over the back of your couch or hang on a wall or trow down on the floor in front of the fireplace or something :D :D :D

[PahtridgeHunter]

pahtridge hunter, there is a place just north of you on the corner of m-15 and doge road that buys hides but i think he only gives a few bucks for them. or you could get it tanned and have a nice throw to throw over the back of your couch or hang on a wall or trow down on the floor in front of the fireplace or something :D :D :D

Is that a hint, Larry?:lol:

[fish patroll]

it could be ;) ;)

[Rat Fink]

I have the guy pick up my hides from my grampas house and a few weeks later he drops off some mittens for me. He doesnt make them himself. I think he buys a big bulk order of these gloves and mittens and he just trades them for the hide. Or you can get paid a couple bucks for it. I find far more value in the mittens than a couple bucks so I always get them. They are well worth it. I am not sure what he does with the hides but I think he sells them to some company that makes deerskin products. They really are the BEST mittens for ice fishing. I waterproofed one pair last year with snoseal and they are awesome for picking up tip ups and such. If anybody wants his name just pm me.

[Rat Fink]

Is the one who gives the gloves and mittens in GR? if so please tell us where.


He is located in Traverse City.

[brdhntr]

Anyone located in SE MI that will buy the hides?

[Captain of the 4-C's]

A typical deer hide will fetch 4 -5 dollars - depending on size, where hit, and time of year taken. A fawn taken in October will only get you a buck or two if your lucky. Look on the DNR website for buyers nearest you and give them a call. One guy that owns a metal reclaim center near Waterford buys hides -I don't have his name offhand but I know he was listed last year.

By the way - a 180+ dressed buck taken late in the year could bring in $6.

[brdhntr]

Yeah, not looking for a ton of money, just a good alternative to throwing them out. I give some to my taxidermist, but he can only use so many and of a certain size.