Yep ,thats pretty much what we do.Flesh,salt,pickle,nuetralize,tan,and oil.Sounds complicated,it really isnt.Just hard work especially on big bears which are fattier than a stick of butter.A "tan" is basicly a chemical that bonds with the fibers of the skin and takes the place of the natural oils in the skin that make it soft and pliable and at the same time it preserves it.Not an ignorant question,although my explanation isnt that great.I bet hunter that throw all their deer skins away would feel bad once they tan their own.You need water,salt,a skin,some time,and a $20 kit from
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