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Post by genesis273 on Oct 14, 2019 6:26:53 GMT -5
I usually cut the tail off a harvested deer each year or snatch one off a road kill buck. I hang them off my buck decoy to add a little realism. I neglected to do so last year so I ordered one off of eBay. And boy does it stink! Stiff as a board too. I usually tan mine and they're nice and pliable.
I've had it hanging outside for a couple weeks now but I'm still worried about the odor. Does anyone have any suggestions? I thought about putting it in a box with a bunch of leaves, grass, etc....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2019 7:58:34 GMT -5
My guess the center cartridge is rotting. I would try to tan it. The hair might fall out.
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Post by jjas on Oct 14, 2019 9:47:20 GMT -5
I would never have thought to order a deer's tail from ebay...
Good to know.
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 14, 2019 10:51:09 GMT -5
I would never have thought to order a deer's tail from ebay... Good to know. I think this seller, like most, are targeting those who tie flies. My dear is the odor spooking deer rather than luring. |
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 14, 2019 11:37:03 GMT -5
Is it a chemical smell or rotten flesh smell?
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 14, 2019 12:19:00 GMT -5
It's a rotten smell.
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 14, 2019 12:20:19 GMT -5
Hoping it's not as strong now. Maybe it was so potent because it was in a sealed bag?
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Post by esshup on Oct 15, 2019 16:10:03 GMT -5
I'd split the tail all the way to the end, scrape out anything that isn't hide and soak it in 50/50 borax and Arm & Hammer Baking soda.
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Post by nfalls116 on Oct 15, 2019 20:08:17 GMT -5
I usually cut the tail off a harvested deer each year or snatch one off a road kill buck. I hang them off my buck decoy to add a little realism. I neglected to do so last year so I ordered one off of eBay. And boy does it stink! Stiff as a board too. I usually tan mine and they're nice and pliable. I've had it hanging outside for a couple weeks now but I'm still worried about the odor. Does anyone have any suggestions? I thought about putting it in a box with a bunch of leaves, grass, etc.... Borax or baking soda then introduce desired scent |
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Post by esshup on Oct 15, 2019 20:16:31 GMT -5
I'll beat nfalls116 to it. You can get skunk essence at trappers supply houses, you can spray that on the tail to cover the bad "rot" smell.  |
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 15, 2019 20:32:59 GMT -5
Haha! 🤢🦌🤢🦌🤢🦌🤢🦌
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