Skinning and tanning a fox

[bigwhitetailbuck]

Well, I shot my first predator this evening while deer hunting. I shot a beautiful red fox from about 15 yards with bow. I was wondering if anyone has any good links to skinning and tanning a fox? My father and I have never done a hide before, but we would like to make it nice so we can bring it up to our Cabin in New York. Thanks guys,
Mike
I will post pics up later
I kind of want something like this: http://tetonartgallery.com/stuff/fox.JPG

[Ava]

I have no clue but wanted to say congratulations! I bet that was exciting!

[bowhunter1984]

just go to your local taxidermist and he can help you out

[deerhunter518]

you can go to your local library and probably find something on taxidermy if not try youtube it has everything

[StabyhounDogs]

A cheap method, is to use 20 Mule Team Borax and rub it into the hide to remove moisture, fat and excess meat. The down side it won't leave the hide soft, but it will keep the skin from rotting. I have some hides over 40 years old and still look good.

[Blown Smoke]

Don't know if this will help ya any, but here is a tanning vid.
http://www.myoutdoortv.com/video/video.php?v=ZwgBx58VCcFe9gFEKoKIeI3fsLG_ICRc
There are 2 parts to this vid. The 2nd part is in a menu below the video itself.

[longspring1]

hey congrats i use trappers hide tanning formula tanning is a long process but produces great soft tans like suede leather wright all of this down then ill give you the adress and phone number to order a bottle from them direct step #1scrape and lightly cut away all meat from hide if hide is dry soak it in salt water for foxs red or greyhalf pound of salt to a gallon.step #2salt hide generously table salt nothing fancy work in to ears paws nose ect fold hide flesh to flesh unless its a cased fur and roll it up for 24 hours then scrape off all salt and repete with fresh salt for another 24 hours.step #3prepare a salt bath half pound per gallon of hot water mix salt bath let cool emerse hide half hour remove and rinse and drain.step #5 with sharp knife or hide scraper thin skin as much as possable removing as much membrane as possable.step #6after skin is thinned wash in warm water with dawn dish liqued to remove any grease then hang and dry.step #7warm hide tanning formula brush an even coat all over getting ears nose ect.step #8 fold hide skin on skin leave over night after 12 to 16 hours open skin to air and let dry slowly over 2 to 3 days as it drys periodically pull and strectch hide till its completely dry and soft any hard spots dampen and apply more formula and repete now you know how to proffecionaly tan hides heres the adress for the formula trappers hide tanning formula 4821c spring mountain road-1 las vegas nv 89102 usa phone number 702 248 9690 hope this helps you copy this recipe and get the formula a bottle will do 5 0r 6 fox three or four coyote

[bigwhitetailbuck]

Thanks for the help guys, but I think we are going to get it professionaly tanned and possibly even stuffed! The guy that tagged it said that it was one of the nicest foxes he ever saw!