I've done just two now and it hasn't been great. I scraped the hide then tacked it out and let it dry. I then washed the hair and it wasn't very nice. I am doing sections of different hides for fly tying. I need the furs in good shape and this isn't coming out well. I am using my .17HMR or my .22LR to reduce destruction of the small critters. So if any of you fur hunt or are taxidermists please give me some help? All of the furs I buy have had soft skins, so what's the secret?