Can anyone offer any suggestions as to where I might get a moose hide tanned? I know it's not an easy job, and probably not cheap, but I'm interested. I'm in New England, and while I won't hold my breath, would prefer having it done around here--if nothing else to save on shipping. I'm told a wet hide can easily go triple digit pounds...

TIA for any help,

KG

Uber Tanning co. Owatonna, MN. They tanned mine.

OK, I'll look into it; thanks. Couple more questions, please. What did you do with it, and do you think it'd be suitable for garments? I've got it into my head that I want to make a jacket out of mine...

Thanks,

KG

Hair on or hair off tanning? There is a difference in cost and garments afterwards. Moose is very thick, to much for gloves, but does make nice moccasins. It might be to much for a coat as well, hair on or off, becuase of the thickness. I have never seen garments made from moose other than shoes and moccasins. MAybe some of the alaska guys might have more info. THe only moose hide I have seen tand was hair on and hung on the wall or over a stair rail. Let us know what you do.

I assumed hair off, Moccasins, many pairs and anthing else you want UBER shaves the hide to a suitable thickness..If hair on.....good luck a tannery that does capes would do it but you will need deep pockets. I am ahving an elk hide tanned hair on, $220.00. not too bad but not nearly as thick as a moose. Do a Google search on tanneries.

Yep, I was thinking hair off, along the lines of maybe a suede coat. I just like the feel of that kind of leather.

Thanks for the responses. Hopefully I'll have the hide in late October, and go from there.

The jacket is a great idea, I"d love to hear how it turns out. It"d be great to have a "trophy" you could wear!
good shooting

Specialty Leather in Boone Iowa. They do good work and will do either hair on or off. Hair on is obviously more expensive. Used to be around $10/sqft hair on, but you would have to look them up on the net. Their addy is something like specialityleather.com.