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How to Bury a Deer Hide to Remove the Hair

People hunt deer for a number of different reasons. The rack of the deer might be hung on the wall, and the meat is often made into venison and snacks. The hide of the deer might be made into rugs and different types of leather clothing. Using the hide entails skinning it from the carcass of the animal and removing the hair.

Things You'll Need

1 Gallon Hardwood Ashes
2 pounds household (slaked) lime
5 gallons water
Garbage can
Knife

Instructions

- 1
  Dig a hole deep enough to hold a 10-gallon garbage can. Place the can in the hole. Pour 1 gallon of hardwood ashes into the garbage can, along with 2 gallons of household lime and 5 gallons of water. Stir until the mixture is consistent.
- 2
  Place the deer hide in the garbage can so it is fully submerged. Place a top on the 10-gallon and cover it with dirt, marking where you buried it. This will keep sunlight from hitting the hide while the lye is removing the hair. It will also prevent scavengers from digging up the hide.
- 3
  Stir the mixture two or three times a day. Allow the hide to soak for at least two days but, no more then three. Remove the hide and wash it with cold water.
- 4
  Use the back of a knife blade to remove the remaining hair. Rinse the hide with cold, clean water and allow to dry.

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