Several years ago, a buddy of mine in Texas sent me a whole badger pelt that was complete instead of split.  It was very flat and dry, but I have run several things down to try and get the stifness out of it, because I would love to either slide this over an existing quiver or make it into a nice quiver.
Should I split it up the belly, and then wrap my existing back quiver with it.
Is there a way to soften the dried hyde of the badger, with out damaging the fur?
			
			
			
				The only way I know to soften a hide is to work it with your hands until you break the stiffness.
			
			
			
				I was working in like you said, and got the badger to slide over my quiver.
 (http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac22/TraditionalBowhunter/Picture569.jpg)
What do you think?
			
			
			
				I think that looks pretty awesome.
			
			
			
				With the head left on, its pretty long.  I was thinking about trimming that off, but haven't decided on that yet.
			
			
			
				That looks pretty darned good to me-I like it with the head (i.m.h.o.).  Good job
Jeremy
			
			
			
				me likeee a lot
			
			
			
				That head gives it character. Dude, ya gotta leave it!  :thumbsup:
			
			
			
				Okay, you all won me over, the head stays.