That's ridiculous. Either you support the death of animals by whatever means for selfish human consumption or you don't.

In the winter skin a road kill .

I play west African drums that are skinned with animal hides. I'd like to find someone, somewhere, who can supply me with animal hides that come from animals that have died naturally. Does anyone know where to direct me? I tried looking it up but couldn't find anything. Thanks for the help.