Abstract: A self-contained, independently operating, adjustable, portable animal skinning device for use with hunting game features telescoping metal rods. The animal skinner incorporates parallel upper and lower racks, each having a plurality of hollow, telescoping metal rods that facilitate the length adjustment thereof. Two opposingly disposed end supports sandwich the telescoping metal rods therebetween. A cable extends at least the combined length of the upper rack, the lower racks, and the vertical distance, therebetween. One end of the cable engages a clamp assembly, which removably secures an animal hide to the cable. The cable extends along the upper rack, engaging a roller on one of the horizontally-oriented hollow metal rods, and extends downward and along the lower rack. The other end of the cable operably engages a winch that in turn operably engages a portable AC power source, such as a 12 volt marine battery. A chain detachably engages the upper horizontal rod on the end support with the winch.