In the early 1900s, hunters used rifles, traps, or dogs to harvest game for food and hides. Skins were removed, cleaned, and salted, then sent to tanneries where natural tannins preserved and softened them into durable leather for clothing, tools, and goods.

     This photo captures our beginnings since 1894, featuring our first truck and a proud early generation of employees. Surrounded by their hard-earned harvest, they represent the grit, craftsmanship, and determination that laid the foundation for our business and continue to inspire us today.