Skunk tail
Frustrated with the quality and consistency of the deer tails coming through the big distributors, we found ourselves knee deep in the bucktail world. As we tumbled down this rabbit hole, we also found some great sources for other fur/hide products such as Fox Tails, Coyote Tails, Skunk Tails, and more.
Skunk tails are a grossly under-rated tying material. Maybe it’s because skunks get a bad reputation, or maybe it’s because they aren’t as numerous as animals like deer, fox, or squirrels. The hair on a skunk tail is an excellent substitution for bucktail material, and depending on the application maybe even a better suited material.
If you’re tying a pattern that requires long hair, but don’t need the all the crazy dyed colors, we’d recommend giving Skunk tails a try!
***These Skunk tails have been processed and tanned by a professional hide tannery. The hide is soft and the hair is clean, like you would expect to see on a fur coat. There is no skunk odor present.
Most of our deer tails are packaged with desiccant cards to prevent moisture and mold, but we recommend proper care to prevent issues. Be sure to close the bag tightly when storing your tails. Store in a cool, dry place. If grease or mold does appear on the hide, wipe with Dawn or degreaser, then dry and store properly.
Frustrated with the quality and consistency of the deer tails coming through the big distributors, we found ourselves knee deep in the bucktail world. As we tumbled down this rabbit hole, we also found some great sources for other fur/hide products such as Fox Tails, Coyote Tails, Skunk Tails, and more.
Skunk tails are a grossly under-rated tying material. Maybe it’s because skunks get a bad reputation, or maybe it’s because they aren’t as numerous as animals like deer, fox, or squirrels. The hair on a skunk tail is an excellent substitution for bucktail material, and depending on the application maybe even a better suited material.
If you’re tying a pattern that requires long hair, but don’t need the all the crazy dyed colors, we’d recommend giving Skunk tails a try!
***These Skunk tails have been processed and tanned by a professional hide tannery. The hide is soft and the hair is clean, like you would expect to see on a fur coat. There is no skunk odor present.
Most of our deer tails are packaged with desiccant cards to prevent moisture and mold, but we recommend proper care to prevent issues. Be sure to close the bag tightly when storing your tails. Store in a cool, dry place. If grease or mold does appear on the hide, wipe with Dawn or degreaser, then dry and store properly.
Frustrated with the quality and consistency of the deer tails coming through the big distributors, we found ourselves knee deep in the bucktail world. As we tumbled down this rabbit hole, we also found some great sources for other fur/hide products such as Fox Tails, Coyote Tails, Skunk Tails, and more.
Skunk tails are a grossly under-rated tying material. Maybe it’s because skunks get a bad reputation, or maybe it’s because they aren’t as numerous as animals like deer, fox, or squirrels. The hair on a skunk tail is an excellent substitution for bucktail material, and depending on the application maybe even a better suited material.
If you’re tying a pattern that requires long hair, but don’t need the all the crazy dyed colors, we’d recommend giving Skunk tails a try!
***These Skunk tails have been processed and tanned by a professional hide tannery. The hide is soft and the hair is clean, like you would expect to see on a fur coat. There is no skunk odor present.
Most of our deer tails are packaged with desiccant cards to prevent moisture and mold, but we recommend proper care to prevent issues. Be sure to close the bag tightly when storing your tails. Store in a cool, dry place. If grease or mold does appear on the hide, wipe with Dawn or degreaser, then dry and store properly.