I have sent my hides to a place called WB Place in Hartford WI I found them on line at WWW.WBPLACE.com it tells you on there web site how to prepare the hide and where to send it. I have two up there now made into leather they will tan hair on also but much more expensive. I have had every deer that I have gotten taned I don't wast anything as I an into Black powder also and use the antlers for bottons on my outfit and powder messueres. Good luck and hope that you save all you can of your kill. Had a billfold made many years back and you can't buy one that will last any longer than one made from your own hide.Good luck with yours Round Ball!!!!!