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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761199
01/02/23 09:17 PM
01/02/23 09:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2010
Iowa
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Iowa
Originally Posted by pafoxtrapper15
What kind of turn around times do they have


Every tannery will vary throughout the years based on how busy they are. With the market as it is all them are very busy since so many are tanning the otherwise basically worthless furs. You'll need to call and ask each tannery for that info. Fastest or cheapest typically doesn't mean the best.

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761210
01/02/23 09:32 PM
01/02/23 09:32 PM
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I have used Moyles in the past. No complaints, but the last couple times I tanned fur I went to sleepy Creek Tannery in Iowa. A young man starting a new business and doing a great job. I have no complaints at all and will even give them 2 thumbs up for the good work they do.


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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761220
01/02/23 09:40 PM
01/02/23 09:40 PM
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Fingerlakes New York
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Turnaround has been about 60 days at Z&L. Last I talked to him he was adding 10% to this price list

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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761317
01/02/23 10:54 PM
01/02/23 10:54 PM
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PA
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PA
Ive been happy in my dealings with sleepy creek in Iowa.

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761325
01/02/23 11:00 PM
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Z&L for years, Leo’s a great guy.

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761461
01/03/23 06:21 AM
01/03/23 06:21 AM
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Eastern Shore, MD
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Sleepy Creek...good people..pretty quick on turn around.

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761476
01/03/23 07:08 AM
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Ohio
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Arlington Cape in Ohio, Keith does a great job. Or get his tanning kit and do it yourself, great learning experience for your kids.
I've done several with his kit they've turned out great.

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761501
01/03/23 07:55 AM
01/03/23 07:55 AM
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Eastern Shore of Maryland
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Eastern Shore of Maryland
From the archives here at Tman

I have tried tanning pelts with just about every method out there and a couple ideas cooked up on my own. The one posted above by Boco is about as “fool proof” as it gets.

Last edited by HobbieTrapper; 01/03/23 08:09 AM.

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Re: Best tannery [Re: ~ADC~] #7761560
01/03/23 09:36 AM
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Nebraska
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Nebraska
Originally Posted by ~ADC~
Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
We have used Sleepy Creek Tannery in Iowa for many years. They have always done a good job for us.


I agree. I use them as well. www.sleepycreektannery.com



Me as well. Took 40+ Beaver there a couple of years ago, on ADC’s recommendation, and was very satisfied. Personal service.

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761579
01/03/23 10:12 AM
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A lot of very good info here thanks guys!

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761581
01/03/23 10:18 AM
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Minnesota
My experiences over many years

Tubari good
Moyle great
Sleepy Creek fair ( have only sent 2 bears there one came back fine the other not so fine)
USA Foxx fair. I guess I was lucky

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761646
01/03/23 11:39 AM
01/03/23 11:39 AM
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Northern IN USA
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Northern IN USA
Tubari has done an excellent job for me and almost always 5 or 6 weeks turn around.


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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7761690
01/03/23 12:38 PM
01/03/23 12:38 PM
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Ohio, Old fart to some.
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https://arlingtoncape.com/

Keith was the Ohio State Trappers Association president for several years.
You won't find a more knowledgeable person to deal with on tanning furs.

Whoever you choose please if you use staples on any of the fur double and triple check each pelt.


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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7762430
01/04/23 10:08 AM
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I've been using Moyles for years and they do a fantastic job but I'm going to try Sleepy Creek this year. The shipping to Moyles is a killer for me. I've also used USA Foxx in the past and wasn't happy with them.


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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7762435
01/04/23 10:12 AM
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Michigan
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Michigan
i use moyles always been happy with them , plus they donate a large amount of money ever year to the nta

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7762520
01/04/23 12:26 PM
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Northern MN
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Northern MN
Sleepy creek does nice work HOWEVER I had two bear hides sent there that both came back damaged. Inexperience shaving, fleshing maybe?
I no longer have bears sent there but other critters no problem.

Osky



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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7762560
01/04/23 01:29 PM
01/04/23 01:29 PM
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Oregon
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Oregon
Furs for Fun in Idaho does a good job too. Hector was the lead man at Moyles for a long time.


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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7762575
01/04/23 01:45 PM
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Northern Illinois
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I have been happy with sleepy creek since great northern fur closed

Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7762583
01/04/23 01:59 PM
01/04/23 01:59 PM
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Magna, Utah
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There is no doubt Hector does fine work, however do not expect great or easy contact about anything with him
seems he has a phobia about answering the phone, others will but then you have a wait till they call back any way !


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Re: Best tannery [Re: pafoxtrapper15] #7762591
01/04/23 02:22 PM
01/04/23 02:22 PM
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Oregon
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Oregon
Grit guy is right. You'll get your fur when you get your fur with Hector...he prefers to tan fur over answer the phone.


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