Skin the hide as soon as possible after harvesting
Remove all flesh, fat, and membrane from the hide
Salt the hide heavily and let it drain
Rinse off the salt
Soak the hide in clean water until pliable
Prepare a tanning solution or tanning agent
Submerge the hide in the tanning solution
Stir or move the hide regularly for even tanning
Leave the hide in the solution until fully tanned
Remove the hide and rinse it
Neutralize if required by the tanning method
Oil or condition the hide if needed
Stretch the hide and work it as it dries
Dry the hide slowly away from direct heat
Soften the hide repeatedly during drying
Smoke the hide if desired for added durability
Store the finished hide in a cool, dry place