CURING SKINS. 83 



head. When it is dry it may be taken from the hoop, and is 

 ready for packing and transportation. 



This is the proper method of treating the skin of the deer. 

 Some prefer it for the wolf and raccoon. In many cases the 

 trapper may take his choice between the hoop and the board 

 method. One or the other of these methods will be fomid 

 satisfactory for curing all kinds of skins. 



