This is a professionally tanned elk hide from the western USA that has a hole in it and is otherwise considered a low-grade skin. It is not for decoration or being sold as a number one skin. This hide is ideal for crafts or fly fishing. It is what it is.  Elk are not an endangered species. The elk are not killed just for their skins. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside of the United States.