I have!!

You guys are more brave than I am.
I carry those mangy ones over to the nearby drainage ditch or brush pile and go back and remake the set. I won’t mess with the scroungy mangy ones.
Dead coyotes seem to attract more coyotes and I’ll take the next one to visit the set that’s in better shape thank you.
Jim

You guys have inspired me. I think I'll go get me some mange

Well I finally got a stretcher for it and put the fur up. Only 8 small holes . I'm getting used to my caribou double sided knife. Practice yote (my first yote)!

I think you missed the cutoff date for the June auction.

Yeah, I assumed with no tail, this thing wouldn't even sell. I assumed it would have graded damaged. Those haven't been selling, have they?

To practice on a frozen coyote is cutting every inch off, there is not pulling and striping the pelt off. You can thaw it out for a day or so and they pull off a lot better, but if you want to skin a coyote warm is best. They still stink though. And welcome to T-Man, shorting your name to WCO......jk

JK has an important tip there for anyone pursuing coyotes that one intends to skin. Fresh coyotes peel easy. Frozen ones are difficult. Also, and I have no clue why they tho green so fast, but take care of harvested coyotes timely. Bellys can go green in a matter of hours after they are down depending on temps and other conditions. Riding around in back of a pickup with sun hitting them does them no favors. Get on them as quickly as you can when you get home. Don’t get behind on skinning and waiting a day or two should only be a last resort.
My opinion, my experience. Take pride in the skinning and finishing. Take your time.
Glad to see you practicing. Learn as you go. You would rather learn on no value or low value coyotes than when they were $50 or more for good ones.
Good luck sir and congrats.
Jim

Thanks guys. Good bunch here