Deerskins are one of the most underutilised materials that we have an abundance of here in New Zealand. Throughout history, in most cultures, animal skins have been used to produce many kinds of leather – waterproof, dense, hard, soft, breathable or plush.
With greater knowledge as hunters, and with a growing conservation mindset, we’re now putting more trophy value on the age of the animal in addition to the physical traits determined largely by genetics and nutrition.
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