NW Trappers Deer Hunter's and Trapper's Hide and Fur Tanning Formula, 8 oz

We bought this to tan some rattlesnake skins--and it was doing a wonderful job, until my other half forgot about the skins LOL. When tanning rattlesnake, as in any tanning operation, reapplication of the product at regular intervals is CRUCIAL--especially in southern Arizona. That being the case, I shouldn't have trusted the tanning to my very busy and absent-minded spouse! I chose this tanning product based in reviews on various websites and you tube videos, and following the first failure, I have since tanned two rattlesnake skins and a rabbit skin with it. It works as well or better than other products I have tried, and has a very low odor compared to some. My snake skins and my rabbit skin turned out soft, supple, and nearly odor free. I was especially pleased with the rabbit skin--in the past I had encountered problems tanning white furred rabbit skins with other problems--mostly fur discoloration. That didn't happen with this tanning solution. My only complaint at this point is that I was stupid and didn't look for this tanning solution in a larger package size. The rabbit pelt turned out beautiful, and the slight odor the tanning solution created in the finished pelt was completely gone after I hung the pelt on the clothesline outside for a day or two. This is something you don't want to use in enclosed, unventilated areas for too long--though it is low odor compared to some tanning products, it does still smell. If you are planning to use it on snakeskin, be sure to coat the skin frequently, and keep in a fairly cool, dark place--there are you tube videos that can give you tips on snakeskin. I have found that no matter what type of professional tanning solution you use on snakeskin, if you keep it in the sun, it WILL curl up on the sides. I am definitely planning on buying this tanning solution again, as I am almost out of it and my other half will probably end up getting me more rattle snakes over the course of the summer. With any luck, it's available in a larger size, as these small bottles don't really cut it if you are planning on multiple projects. As we are going to be raising rabbits for meat and hides this coming year, a good stock of this is definitely going to be necessary.

Good product. Easy to use great end product. Extremely annoying that the sticker is COMPLETELY covering the instructions. For a beginner this is discouraging however there are many online resources to help with instructions.

Purchased to tan the hide of a White Tailed Deer with the hair attached. Followed directions on the bottle, worked as described. It’s been several months and all is well. About a third of the bottle remains.

Works well for a diy tanning project. It does have you do many steps in order to tan the hide correctly, as well as you need some extra common household supplies ,so be aware of that

Use it as directed and it works. I used it on a jackrabbit.

Instructions were hard to understand but remedied that with a quick YouTube search. Used for our sheep pelt and it made it soft and pliable.

Easy to use!!! It goes directly on the flesh side, no need to dilute or anything. I didn't notice a smell. I got some on my hands and washed them immediately, no ill effect. Got some on my bathtub but it rinsed right off without staining. This is my first time tanning anything and I deviated from the instructions a bit so I don't know how it will turn out, but I'm using it for rabbits so by the time I'm through the bottle I'm sure I'll be proficient. My only complaint is that there were stickers over the instructions. I was able to find identical instructions on the internet and when I washed off the bottle the paper stickers came off easily, only the residue remains but you can read through it.

This product worked pretty well comes with good instructions