This article originally ran in the September 1981 issue of Outdoor Life. One of the most valuable parts of a deer is its hide. Unfortunately, thousands of skins are discarded every year because many ...

Q. Recently, I saw a blog post you wrote about donating deer hides. Is there any place in the area where a person can take a hide and have it made into gloves or clothing? Or are there any outdoor ...

Iowa deer hunters are often asked to donate venison to help feed the hungry, but they’re also urged to donate deer hides for use in the Veterans Leather Program. Lisa Widick, state spokeswoman for the ...

For more than 20 years, the Iowa Elks Association has collected deer hides from hunters to make wheelchair gloves and crafting leather for veterans with disabilities. 'We make wheelchair gloves which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As you work, the hide will become heavy and do your job for you—just cut the connective tissue to release the hide. If you have ...