i am surprised that there is a tannery anywhere around here. My taxidermist years ago said it was impossible to get deer hides tanned as the chemicals they use are no longer on the market and it was too expensive?
He probably home tans his hides and wanted you to leave his deer with him. I can think of three tanneries in Kerrville, one in Houston, North Texas, plus at least 20 nationwide. In fact my tannery picks up my skins from me, takes them back to Michigan then returns them to me within 60 days.
Hugh