Tanning Deer Hides Start to Finish! How Easy is This? | TUTORIAL | INDIGENOUS SKILLS | DIY

Kim, Brad and Memphis visit the Woodland Escape to learn how to tan deer hides. Peter has various hides in different stages of the process to better demonstrate each step from the raw hide to softened and smoked fabric. In order to make the process more accessible to our viewers, Peter has used modern products that are readily available ( Neatsfoot oil and ivory soap instead of brains and lime instead of wood ash).
Before leaving, our guests helped to stitch two bison hides into frames in preparation for tanning at a later date.
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  • @hayward434
    @hayward434 Жыл бұрын

    Your guests seem to be in total awe of your knowledge of the hide tanning process. You are an excellent hands on teacher, and deserve all the credit in the world for the things you do. Keep on, keeping on.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Always giving us such encouraging comments, Hayward, thank you.

  • @kimswitzer1365

    @kimswitzer1365

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes we are so thankful for the hospitality and learning experience we have had

  • @Dan_Soundgar

    @Dan_Soundgar

    3 ай бұрын

    Think Ima have ta' like an scribe this one

  • @Bangalangs
    @Bangalangs Жыл бұрын

    This reminds me so much of a book that I was gifted years ago, “Deerskins into Buckskins” by Matt Richards. He follows essentially all the same steps you do, and gives alternative methods based on available resources. You are an excellent teacher sir, and are genuinely enthused about each subject you cover.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Matt Richards book is an excellent one that gives first time tanners a step by step approach to the task.

  • @justinalyward2831
    @justinalyward2831 Жыл бұрын

    this Chanel is the stuff that should be on tv not that reality and drama shit. Keep up the great work!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Well that’s a flattering compliment, Justin, thank you.

  • @than111
    @than111 Жыл бұрын

    Truly excellent video! This guy is a National Treasure, I think he is Canadian from his speech patterns. He is articulate, considerate, and kind. Ted

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    I am indeed Canadian, Ted and with such a flattering comment your likely to give me a big head. We thank you for your interest and support.

  • @markaugustus621
    @markaugustus621 Жыл бұрын

    And that is why people on the frontier worked every day. Great tutorial

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    They didn’t have a choice, work hard or die I suspect.

  • @wolfmaan
    @wolfmaan Жыл бұрын

    This is a great video! Kim and her family are amazing people.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed they are and hard working to boot!

  • @JohnnyUrbanWoodsmen
    @JohnnyUrbanWoodsmen Жыл бұрын

    Great episode, I remember my first tanned hide, well it was a piece of a hide, I did a small pig skill that I bought from the Market, pig is pretty time consuming and tough to do, but I did it, it took me about a week to finish it up, first I defleshed it, then you have to remove the thick armor, I made a wood ash and water solution to create sodium hydroxide and let it soak for 3 days, then scrape lots of the grease off before you have to wash it in soap and a pinch of bleach for further degreasing, now once washed and degreased I nailed it to a board and let dry, with salt to aid with dring, once dried I removed the salt and I sanded the grain and flesh side with a 80 grit sand paper to soften even further, then one last soak, then wringed it out, then I made a oil based solution with egg yolk, and mayonnaise, and massaged it in until the hide was smothered with the solution, then I wiped off all of the solution and started working it and pulling it until dried, then I gave it one last sanding to soften the nap then I smoked it until a beautiful light golden rust color. this was 14 years ago, and I was hooked, after I did a squirrel hide with fur a few years later, and that came out great as well, but since then I dont have the space I live in the city, cant wait to the day I move to the country side so I can tan skins again, and maybe live the life of a 18th or 19th century gentlemen or mountain man. enough rambling for me now, sorry for the long comment. Thanks for reading if you do, and Im still binge watching your vids.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks JJ.

  • @wonaegun7143
    @wonaegun714310 ай бұрын

    This is likely the most informative tutorial on preparing , a hide for smoke tanning that I have seen in a long time ! There are a lot of videos on doing this but this is the better of any I have seen .and I myself have done this before

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @kevinpulver4027
    @kevinpulver4027 Жыл бұрын

    I have been interested in this all my life. But I think I learned more in 30 minutes watching you than I did reading about it for 50 years!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Well Kevin, that is one flattering compliment, thank you so much.

  • @fredflintstone6163

    @fredflintstone6163

    Жыл бұрын

    Learn do learn do learn then teach them learn more then write a book love it

  • @marieleopold1625
    @marieleopold1625 Жыл бұрын

    WHAT BEAUTIFUL HIDES! I 'canNOT' imagine the warmth of owning a buffalo hide! = wall-to-wall carpet in your home Peter! Thanks for this very WELL DONE vid on tanning hides. U R a 'natural' teacher, Peter and 'good job' Catherine on the filming. Nice fam learning what is a 'lost art' 2 many...self included. Kudos to; Kim, Brad and Memphis, 4 making and mastering their 1st attempt! Years ago, my brother did missionary work in the Rankin Inlet area of Nunavut. He stopped home B 4 his posting in Winnipeg and brought several clothing artifacts, boots and hides, which had not been tanned. We lived in southern ON and summers R near 'tropical' at times. He came in the summer and placed these items in our garage. I ended up across the street, in order 2 deal with the stench of it all = YIKES! He had 2 quickly call a museum in Winnipeg, which gladly took the items 4 their display. They remain there 2 this day, with a plaque stating my brother as 'donor'. Yes, tanning is indeed a lengthy art of preservation and may I add 'from experience'...a 'needed' one. "Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." Frank Lloyd Wright. Health and God Bless! :)

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    My tanning team did an excellent job. They got right to it … hard workers and very quick studies. We can show a lot on our channel, what we can’t share is the smells, lol. Actually using neetsfoot oil and ivory soap it doesn’t smell at all. Mr. Wright got it right with his thoughts on nature.

  • @charlesleblanc6638
    @charlesleblanc663810 ай бұрын

    This is one skill I don't need to ask a lot of questions about Peter .. (Like Birch Bark Canoe Building) ! I've been Brain tanning skins for quite a few years now, made myself an entire Buckskin Suit, all with deers harvested with handmade primitive bows & arrows. Excellent material.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    10 ай бұрын

    It is a wonderful material and so much stronger than commercial tanned hide.

  • @EXARCWithGrandpop
    @EXARCWithGrandpop Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, every video gets better and better. Only thing missing is the "Wee bit of history" 🙂

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t have time to ramble on this episode, lol. Glad you enjoyed, Anthony

  • @brentbrown8393
    @brentbrown8393 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Peter for videoing the process. it takes a good man with an authentic desire to share his knowledge to make such a fine video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Brent. The best part on this one, I didn’t do much work, lol. Our tanning team really dug in to get this done over two days.

  • @blackknight9156
    @blackknight9156 Жыл бұрын

    I always love watching other people tan hides. Even if the basic premise is the same, there is always just that small variance from person to person when it comes to tanning.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    As do I and I like to experiment with the tidbits I pick up from other folks.

  • @tumbleweed6658
    @tumbleweed6658 Жыл бұрын

    Don't know how I missed this channel but it's outstanding. I keep watching being a reenactor the history lesson and the method of teaching is so well done. Thank you for your passion in doing what you do.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Well sir, we’re glad you tumbled by. We appreciate your interest and support.

  • @christiaankruger3713

    @christiaankruger3713

    Жыл бұрын

    Best channel on KZread Mr Tumbleweed. I have been watching every episode and rewatching most because it is soul therapy.

  • @TaylorsAuthenticTraditions
    @TaylorsAuthenticTraditions Жыл бұрын

    Shiyo! A beautiful presentation. Well done! The neatsfoot oil and ivory soap work very well if one lacks brains. From a feller traditional tanner and crafts maker! Sgi!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks you. I actually can’t see any difference in the two methods.

  • @PurcellvillePatriot
    @PurcellvillePatriot7 ай бұрын

    pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. The range goes from 0 - 14, with 7 being neutral. When you were rinsing, you were going for neutral (7) not 0.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    You’re absolutely correct. Sometimes I get a wee bit tongue tied, lol.

  • @FrontierLegacy
    @FrontierLegacy Жыл бұрын

    The word is simple,not easy. It is hard work but the process is simple.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    You got that right … there is no easy way!

  • @larryadams2184
    @larryadams2184 Жыл бұрын

    I can't hide before but I've never heard of using Ivory soap and at oil oh my I just learned something else I've always either use deer or elk brains or the commercial stuff that you can buy and and I learned a better method by just watching what you're doing again you should have been a teacher in a school kids would have learned a heck of a lot more than what they're learning nowadays

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    You’ll find that neatsfoot oil and ivory soap works equally as good as brains and trust me, it smells a lot better. Appreciate your nice compliment, Larry.

  • @timothylongmore7325
    @timothylongmore7325 Жыл бұрын

    I had to circle back and thank you for this video. This is where I discovered the woodland escape. I've done a half dozen hides but always watch a few videos before starting. Your video taught me things I didn't really understand. In particular, grainining. I think I was getting off but didn't pay much attention to it. Now I do. I use wood ash and sometimes it worked better than others. Now I know why. Thanks. PS I really appreciate you answering my questions. I know with 57 thousand subscribers you must be a busy fellow and need not reply to every comment I post. Thanks again for what you do.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure Timothy and glad it of some help. The way I see it, if people take the time to provide comments and feedback, then I must make the time to respond.

  • @timmynormand8082

    @timmynormand8082

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape because your a great man !!!!

  • @glennwilck5459
    @glennwilck5459 Жыл бұрын

    Those buffalo hides are gonna be so nice!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope so. A lot of work yet to go!

  • @alonzowitt5931
    @alonzowitt5931 Жыл бұрын

    WOW i wish I could live like that for about a year for a mind and spirit and physical healing! The city life has taken it's toll on me👍

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    I can’t imagine city life and I suspect it takes a toll on most that are removed from nature.

  • @alonzowitt5931

    @alonzowitt5931

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape Yes you're correct, it has poison my mind and body trying to keep up with fast pace rat race of a big city life style... There's no peace, everyone is mean spirited and people galore... Not to mention high crime rate, all this has led me into depression...., Thank you for the great video, so peaceful!

  • @emeraldfox7175

    @emeraldfox7175

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Alonzo Witt I moved from a city 10 years ago,and built a nice homestead lifestyle I have never ever regretted it!!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Good on you!

  • @martinmeltzer2696
    @martinmeltzer2696 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Peter! Mom always said that, "Many hands make for a light task!". This was a prime example, and the final product looked amazing. Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    They certainly were a hard working lot! Glad you enjoyed.

  • @calvinchandra6816
    @calvinchandra68167 ай бұрын

    even I don't have the ingredient that he uses but I watch the video till finish!!! I just love how he explain everything clearly and nothing missed out... the real teacher❤❤

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, Calvin, glad you enjoyed.

  • @beverlymichael5830
    @beverlymichael5830 Жыл бұрын

    This was amazing. How many steps and time it takes. Beautiful hides. So great that nothing wasted. Nature benefits too. Thank you for the video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    I had to see these beautiful hides thrown away, yet most are. I would do more but lack the time and energy. I have 7 more to do this winter.

  • @larrykennedy7499
    @larrykennedy7499 Жыл бұрын

    Peter and Cathy, Wow - what a terrific tutorial video! You two knocked it out of the park with this one! Makes me think back to my high school days back in Ohio. My brother and I ran several hundred traps on several different trap lines to make some extra money. We caught muskrat, raccoon, mink, and fox all of which were skinned and stretched for the fur buyer at the end of season. I always loved getting up early and slipping on my waders to hit the streams and rivers early prior to getting back home to shower and head out to school for the day! Then once again we’d hit the lines again right before dark and then head back to the shed to skin and stretch all of the day’s catch! Those were truly the good ole days and I miss it dearly. In ending, always wanted to get into brain tanning our deer hides but never made it happen. My wife and I love your channel and admire your love for God’s creations and the beautiful land you call home! Keep up the great work you two! Job well done my friends! Larry and Judy Kennedy - Port Charlotte, Florida…

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Judy and Larry, You just wrote the play book from my youth when you related your trapping experience as a young fellow. I also checked my traps twice a day and absolutely loved being out before sunrise and watching the world come alive. Wishing you and your clan a safe and merry Christmas.

  • @dvetter473
    @dvetter473 Жыл бұрын

    One comment which may prevent some confusion for chemistry aficionados out there: When discussing rinsing the hides after de-hairing , you said the idea was to remove the alkalinity and reduce the pH to “zero”. The pH scale goes from 0-14, with 7 being right in the middle and is considered to be “neutral”. Anything on the low end is acidic (or “basic”) and anything on the upper end of the scale is alkaline. It should be noted that the pH scale is a logarithmic scale, meaning that when you jump from one full number to the next, there is a 10 fold increase or decrease in the pH. (Example: A ph of 1 is 10 times more acidic than a pH of 2; a pH of 1 is 100 (10 x 10) times more acidic than a pH of 3, etc,). So, a pH of “zero” is actually as acid as a material can become. What should have been said is to rinse the hide until the pH is “7” or neutral. Wonderful and educational video!!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the clarification, David, having studied soil science you’d think that’s what I would have said. Often my mouth works a wee bit faster than my brain, lol.

  • @thomassmestead9905
    @thomassmestead9905 Жыл бұрын

    Having built Native American hand drums, deer rawhide. Wonderful material for many, many, used. From inner sheaths for knives, to gunstock repairs, to parfleche bags. Much more pliable than cowhide. Very satisfying to make a drum from game that you have harvested and processed for both meat and hides.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    It is indeed satisfying, Thomas. I’m looking at my native drum as I type.

  • @oldmountaindawg4593
    @oldmountaindawg4593Ай бұрын

    I do it with wood ash an water in a bucket two deer hides will fill up in 5ga. Bucket. For one to two weeks stirring the hides every 3 or 4 days. The hide hair falls off with a hose or scraping. I like it cuz there are NO chemicals. Wring out the hide. Work it till soft. Then stretch it on the frame. Let dry. Make brain batter cover the inside with it , let it dry . Take it off your rack rinse it , wring it, work it, an your done. I use a chunk of elk rack for my scraper. Wide chunk of moose shovel covers more area. Been doing like this since my gramps taught me in the 50s. Works good for me and ive made all manner of goods with hides over the yrs.. enjoy, thanx for posting an reading an old mans texting rant.😎

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. I’m might just give your method a try.

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner4441 Жыл бұрын

    Good morning from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your live history videos

  • @faithwalker5196
    @faithwalker51967 ай бұрын

    You are an amazing teacher. I hope Kim and Brad and Memphis come back for more.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    You and me both they are good workers.

  • @miadel5846
    @miadel5846 Жыл бұрын

    Hi peter! I am working on six hides currently and I saw this video and had to watch it! Great job. And I love how you're teaching other people this skill! Started working last summer on this skill with our boys, and I believe next week my friend Tiffany is coming over so I can teach her how to work hides! The best thing is to be able to share it with others absolutely love it

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Sharing knowledge is right up there with have others share theirs with you. I love hands on learning from others. Happy holiday season, Mia to you and your clan.

  • @miadel5846

    @miadel5846

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape you as well!!!💗🦌🪓🦌💗

  • @robertmillen2967
    @robertmillen2967 Жыл бұрын

    Btw that hide turn out awesome, good color too

  • @mbr426
    @mbr426 Жыл бұрын

    This video was a masterpiece. I shed a tear at the end, so well done. THANK YOU

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    A sincere thank you.

  • @deerjohn8041
    @deerjohn8041 Жыл бұрын

    I tried, and failed miserably, years ago to tan a deer hide. I only had a book to go by. Now that I've watched you explain the how and why I want to try again. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck. It is a labour intensive process but, worth it given the end result.

  • @judyjenson2918
    @judyjenson2918 Жыл бұрын

    Cute, cute. Nice family. Fun tutorial.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Cute , hard workers and quick learners to boot!

  • @kimswitzer1365
    @kimswitzer1365 Жыл бұрын

    This was such a fun learning experience. Thank you so much for all the time....kindness and hospitality while we were visiting and being a part of this. THANK YOU.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome back anytime Kim as long as you bring Memphis,lol. We had a great time.

  • @aggieduke1
    @aggieduke1 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting content Peter. Interested to see how the Buff hides come out.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    You and I both interested in that bison hide.

  • @alishaberrey4479
    @alishaberrey4479 Жыл бұрын

    This was great! My kids and I are reading the little house on the prairie series and I wanted to show them how they processed their deer back then.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    That is good timing then and a great story to read your children.

  • @tiro316
    @tiro316 Жыл бұрын

    I usually don't comment on "how to's" but this was the best straight forward tutorial on how to get the job done and enjoy it! Question: in your experience do hides turn out better with neatsfoot/ivory or brain tanning? God bless and thank you for the video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    In my experience it makes absolutely no difference. Appreciate your interest and thanks for the kind compliment.

  • @danielcharbonneau222
    @danielcharbonneau222 Жыл бұрын

    Peter this is an excellent how to video, thanks to all. That hide turned out great, color and all. Have yourself a good weekend.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    It actually turned out as good as any we’ve done and we’ve done a lot. I still have 6 to do.

  • @archieburson4301
    @archieburson4301 Жыл бұрын

    You're an excellent teacher doing excellent work. Talk about living a self-sustaining life........ maannnnnn you make me envious.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your encouraging words, Archie.

  • @Soviless99
    @Soviless997 ай бұрын

    absolutely wholesome!! My friend tans hides and i help him time to time. great video helps me fill in the missing tid bits and learning some new stuff!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed.

  • @elwoodtaylor1092
    @elwoodtaylor1092 Жыл бұрын

    Well they say we learn something new everyday, i think i did watching how to tan hide's in this episode, well done folks and it looked like that hide turned out perfectly, also the color was spot on for my liking

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    One of the softest hides we’ve ever done. Now, I just have 7 more to go.

  • @jeanmyers7833
    @jeanmyers783310 ай бұрын

    i never wanted to tan a hide fur off until watching your video. amazing job on video explaining details and finished hide thank you for taking the time to share your skills

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @adventuremikey101
    @adventuremikey1015 ай бұрын

    No ego...how refreshing 💛

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks you for your interest.

  • @timothylongmore7325
    @timothylongmore7325 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter. Just had to swing back to this video to say , I've been tanning for years. Unfortunately I've been doing it wrong. For the most part. I've picked things up here and there but over all I've come up with a pretty poor product. That was until I watched this video and since some that were almost as good as this one. Ron Nail , buckskin revolution to name a few. Anyhow , I was working some green deerskins when I got on the right track here and properly "grained" a hide. I put them on hold to redo a hide that I'd had on a rack since a year ago almost. I re-brained it and gave it a good soak and several wringings and then worked it on a stake by the wood stove until dry. Closest thing to buckskin I've ever made. It looks a little funny due to improper graining but it'll make good camo leather , lol. Today I'm working on a couple skins that I'd tried to bark tan and executed the first braining and wringing and seem to be coming along. I'm fixin to build a smokehouse to finish them off. Oh I also have a coyote pelt in the works , a bunch of botched bark tanned steerhide straps, and of course the three fresh deerhides. I've also got a steer hide on the back burner that I'm doing like a moose hide. I hope you don't have to make a larger three corner hat now but wanted to send thanks. Making a new hat would be a good video though. Take Care , ATB

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    3”” is a good height for the lower portion of the moc, at least on my big old feet.

  • @miked8227
    @miked8227 Жыл бұрын

    Glued, that’s how I was when I discovered your video. Thanks a lot from a new subscriber.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    We certainly appreciate your support and interest, Mike, thank you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your clan.

  • @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674
    @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 Жыл бұрын

    👋👋👋👋👋hello from Detroit Michigan my friend thank you for taking us on your adventure through time

  • @jerrypettus1392
    @jerrypettus13926 ай бұрын

    I have watched 100's of primitive teaching videos.. with that said, I've never been more attentive to a video and the guidance given. You are a wealth of knowledge and an exceptional teach and human. I would love to learn hands on by you. Thank you so much for this content.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    6 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you for the kind words. Should you find yourself in our neck of the woods, I’m more than happy to share a 🔥 and what ever wee bits of knowledge I have.

  • @guyinacoffeeshop2239
    @guyinacoffeeshop2239 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you on the Frontier.

  • @geraldhill7547
    @geraldhill7547 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing, thanks for the video...

  • @davidkirksey8521
    @davidkirksey85214 күн бұрын

    Interesting

  • @leroymorris6036
    @leroymorris60366 ай бұрын

    Thats some great info

  • @terrynoraturner1848
    @terrynoraturner1848 Жыл бұрын

    I made my first neatsfoot oil lasts year from the marrow of deer and cow lower leg bones. It ate fine and oiled my boots also. I put a little grapefruit seed oil in it so it did not mildew or get rancid on my boots.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the grapefruit seed oil. My moccasins might like it’s well.

  • @terrynoraturner1848

    @terrynoraturner1848

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape good write ups on the web on gfseed oil . I put it in my bees wax oil tool handle dressing.

  • @northwoodstrapper8778
    @northwoodstrapper8778 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Your store bought fleshing knife has 2 sides one for pushing the fat and meat ( concave side) the other side is for shaving the grisly parts.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, learn something new everyday .

  • @classroom8187
    @classroom8187 Жыл бұрын

    So informative and helpful thanks.

  • @lancehenderson7249
    @lancehenderson7249 Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic video, love it. Thanks Peter. Keep your powder dry

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Lance. Watch yer top knot!

  • @laserbeam002
    @laserbeam0028 ай бұрын

    I love videos like these. It's nice that there is someone keeping these skills alive.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    I agree with you on keeping these skills alive as we’ve lost so many of the old ways.

  • @lynetteclauser3551
    @lynetteclauser3551 Жыл бұрын

    Always such interesting things you do. I don’t think I could, I mean physically I could, but I don’t think I have stomach. My husband’s grandmother was a hunter. She often went hunting and would butcher and skin the animals at the site. I have 1 left of the two hides she gave me as a wedding gift. She also went moose hunting up in Canada, well into her 60’s.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Your grandmother sounds like someone who’s company I would have really enjoyed. Using soap and neetsfoot oil isn’t too bad, using brains does take it up a notch as far as the stomach is involved, lol.

  • @lynetteclauser3551

    @lynetteclauser3551

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape actually she told me about using brains, she said (as you did) in nature nothings wasted. That’s why it was so interesting, I didn’t know there was an alternative. Yes, she was quite a woman, very outdoors woman, a dead shot, I’m told, with only one eye (lost it to cancer) fished, hunted, ran a lumber yard long before women we’re working outside the home. Her complaint about hunting in the woods, was that their wasn’t a proper church, so she built one on or near a reservation. According to my husband it’s still there. She gave me one of her rifles as a wedding gift. Sadly I was not quite the shot, she was.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    She sounds like an outstanding woman. I do hope you’ve keep that old rifle!

  • @lynetteclauser3551

    @lynetteclauser3551

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape She was and I have.

  • @markuk7935
    @markuk7935 Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely 28 minutes. 👏

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Kind words, Mark, thank you.

  • @brucewitcpalek5120
    @brucewitcpalek51206 ай бұрын

    This is something I’m going to try with my next deer 🦌 thank you 😊

  • @michelledawn2094
    @michelledawn2094 Жыл бұрын

    This information is so important. Especially now with how the world looks to be heading. Thank you.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a crazy world indeed, Michelle. We appreciate your interest.

  • @tammyevans7333
    @tammyevans7333 Жыл бұрын

    How cool, looks great!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    This one turned out about as good as it gets.

  • @c.johnstonblacksmith
    @c.johnstonblacksmith Жыл бұрын

    Great video guys!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris.

  • @RollerPigg
    @RollerPigg Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Subbed! Keep em coming!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Joe, we appreciate your interest and support.

  • @jamesvatter5729
    @jamesvatter5729 Жыл бұрын

    Really useful video, Peter. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    I like hearing folks say they find parts of what we do useful. Thank you.

  • @jeffgrier8488
    @jeffgrier8488 Жыл бұрын

    That was a great video and a wonderful tutorial, i enjoyed every minute of it!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that, Jeff.

  • @garyrichardt1496
    @garyrichardt1496 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent educational video!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Gary.

  • @hack2it
    @hack2it Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video Peter! They looked fantastic when done. Can’t wait to see how the buffalo hides came out. Keep us in prayer, moving next week.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your move and thank you for the kind words.

  • @graphguy
    @graphguy5 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel, what a gem!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard! We are glad you found us and appreciate your interest and support.

  • @jeromemaltais5851
    @jeromemaltais58517 ай бұрын

    great video! loved it

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jesshorn257
    @jesshorn257 Жыл бұрын

    always nice to see how others prepare hides as you can always learn something new...glad these vids are out so the younger kids can see how it is done

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Jess,I always love to see how others do things. If we’re not learning we’re dead!

  • @freddiekozlowzki5697
    @freddiekozlowzki5697 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video Peter to see how hard for people before us had to live and adjust to the wilderness and that way of life and dedication and desire was amazing and especially the discipline they had to have in life everything you had to do in those days took time and patience cuz it was a way of survival from what I understand thanks again I enjoyed the middle of the video immensely thank you from the bottom of my heart thanks for the good medicine love always Freddie 😄😎😀👍❤️🇨🇦🛶

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    We do have life much easier in our modern world but, I’m not convinced that it is a better life.

  • @danielmailhotoutdoors
    @danielmailhotoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff! You had a great team!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed we did. They weren’t afraid to get their fingers dirty that for sure and certain.

  • @robertmillen2967
    @robertmillen2967 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty dang cool, thanks for educating me

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure Robert.

  • @maryquinn1496
    @maryquinn1496 Жыл бұрын

    Wow just amazing to learn. Thank you!!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed, Mary.

  • @seniamcclurg3388
    @seniamcclurg3388 Жыл бұрын

    Woodland, that was awesome the whole video from start to finish I seen the light!!!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @rogermiller9048
    @rogermiller90483 ай бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial! Well done and thank you!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @maryfrederickson9400
    @maryfrederickson94005 ай бұрын

    Such wonderful guests and a charming young man!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    5 ай бұрын

    You’re right on both counts. Thanks for watching.

  • @scottmcfarland2149
    @scottmcfarland2149 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Peter! Love your smokehouse technique. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Smoke house works really well when you’ve got a lot to do. I’ll soon have 7 done and can smoke them all at once in the smokehouse.

  • @scottmcfarland2149

    @scottmcfarland2149

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape that's awesome 👍🏻

  • @johnthompson8029
    @johnthompson80297 ай бұрын

    Great job on that hide!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    They did indeed do a great job!

  • @brianmelanson5124
    @brianmelanson51246 ай бұрын

    I’m graining a Wood Bison hide while watching your videos. So cool, carry on

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    6 ай бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @shawno3681
    @shawno3681 Жыл бұрын

    This was amazing! Thank you so much for doing this!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Flattered, Shawn, thank you.

  • @michaelbarady6636
    @michaelbarady6636 Жыл бұрын

    Man that was Awesome 👍. Thank you

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Michael.

  • @PJRII
    @PJRII6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this valuable information, "waste not want not"...

  • @2gpowell
    @2gpowell Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter, great tutorial! Great job covering the fine details thanks for sharing. See ya on your next adventure! 👍

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it informative, Gil.

  • @charlesmckinley29
    @charlesmckinley297 ай бұрын

    That must have been an intense couple of days. Great job.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    Many hands make light work and the crew really dug into the process.

  • @edwincathey5260
    @edwincathey5260 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel the other day and love it! Now I have to binge watch for a while to get caught up😂

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found us, Edwin and we certainly appreciate your interest and support.

  • @SherryONeill

    @SherryONeill

    6 ай бұрын

    Lol me Too 😊

  • @JAD1DAD
    @JAD1DAD6 ай бұрын

    Watching was joyous.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    6 ай бұрын

    A kind compliment indeed, thank you.

  • @javadbahmani7410

    @javadbahmani7410

    6 ай бұрын

    سلام خوبی اسم آهک چیه همون که استفاده میکنی

  • @opinion4246
    @opinion4246 Жыл бұрын

    Good work all , fantastic 😍

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot 😊

  • @jaystaton4526
    @jaystaton45268 ай бұрын

    Fantastic educational video. I am amazed that much effort goes into every piece of leather.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    It is a laborious way to make fabric, that’s why material like wool and linen were the most common trade item with natives.

  • @ghostofkadesh9041
    @ghostofkadesh9041 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work 😃👍

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @lindaSee89
    @lindaSee89 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a learning lesson. Thank you

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Well that is encouraging Linda, glad you got something useful out it.

  • @insanedesert8978
    @insanedesert89787 ай бұрын

    Awesome thank you for the video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @lancerudy9934
    @lancerudy9934 Жыл бұрын

    Great video 😊❤

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @RH-ot8ov
    @RH-ot8ov7 ай бұрын

    Awesome I finally got see how tanning is done

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed.

  • @hddm3
    @hddm3 Жыл бұрын

    Awsome

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @rodneyfruhling5128
    @rodneyfruhling5128 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Rodney, glad you enjoyed.

  • @emberlapham1090
    @emberlapham1090 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed, Ember.