OK, call it inspiration by thread. I've been wanting to build a targe to hang in our Clan Lamont tent for some time now, and Brasilikilt's pics have forced my hand. I've cut the wood and purchased some tanned deer hide. The guy who sold the hide to me said to wet it down and then stretch it over the wood. My question is how wet do I get it - just a little wet or soak it overnight? Also, do I really streeeeeetch it or just pull it snug and then tack it down. Does it snug up on its own when it dries? It seems to be pretty stretchy already. Thanks for any help.