Empire State tannery info

[Roys Boys]

Anyone ever send anything to him? I sent 5 deer capes late November and he said it would take 3-4 months turn around time.. still haven’t received them.. called February April may July August.. same answer and it’s a few weeks you’ll hear from me.. other people are saying the same thing about him.. unfortunately I’m trying to start whitetail taxidermy and nothin to work on

[ken frearson]

Always had great luck with these people, they have tanned a lot of fur for me in the past

[Tred]

I took a bear to him in November 24. He told me it would be done in May. I called him a dozen times since June and left him a few voicemails asking for an update. I also sent him a text and have gotten no response. Last week I stopped at his house to see if he was there and he didn't answer the door. I left a note asking him to call me back and haven't heard anything yet. He's clearly working on stuff and still around. His work area has barrels full of hides in pickles.

 

He used to work at SIVKO fur which is now closed. There are quite a few reviews on Google for that tannery about him with similar complaints. I also looked him up on the BBB and there is a similar complaint from this past April. It appears that the BBB was able to contact him and get a response.

 

I'm alright if it's taking longer than expected but I would like an update. He could have just taken my money and sold my hide and I want to confirm that isn't the case.

 

How have you made out so far?

[orangediablo]

Damn.  Does anyone know of any "good" tanneries and their going rates?

[fisherman21]

I have heard Moyle, Mink, & Tannery is good

Edited August 13, 2025 by fisherman21

[KennyC]

Hopefully you got your capes back from a year ago on the original post?  Over 20 years ago that guy was down south and I lost most of a season's worth of capes.  Crazy he has popped up a few times in different areas still doing the same thing.  Moyle is good and reputable.  If you are just looking for wallhanger/trapper dry tans I have a contact for a guy in PA if you can ship them, PM me and I will forward you the contact.

[Roys Boys]

Unfortunately I got 5 of the wrong capes back.. after two years..