Alright, so I was on the phone while running my skinning machine and ripped the hind leg off a coyote. First prime one of the year so that's par for the course. Is that a problem or will it not affect grade?

Depends how much of the hip area is gone. I would finish putting it up and see how it looks. Most likely still worth something given the current coyote market. Might grade as a slight damage,

Break out the needle and thread

I did a similar thing last night fleshing. Sewed it right back together.

Here is the photo

Doesn't look like it should be a problem

Based on the picture - that is nothing to worry about. Should not affect the grade at all. I wouldn't waste my time or thread trying to sew it back on.

If you were to sew it back on, the stitching would be very obvious to a buyer/grader. That could cause them to wonder what else is wrong with the pelt. Leave it alone and move on.

Stay off the phone

Thousands of people die each year because they are talking on the PHONE !!!

A Minnesota yote probably still worth $50 if it was from Ky I would have to pay them $$11 for cost and commission and membership and southern fees too.

Outlaw phones, drugs, and cars. Save guns.