What to do with Coyote???

Geezer · November 28, 2011, 10:08:00 PM

A tanned pelt wrapped around the top of your shoulder quiver always looks cool.

pronghorn23 · November 29, 2011, 09:13:00 AM

You could do a pedestal mount, which is just the head and neck on a small log or wood pedestal...

..a mountain man style hat would be awesome too. Where the head is on top of your head and the hide runs down your back. There's a couple of companies that will make them with your own fur..

..European mount the skull too and you would get two "trophies"

You can keep it frozen whole in the freezer until you decide what to do. If you want it tanned but don't want to try skinning it yourself maybe a taxidermist can just do the skinning for you (the eyes and ears can be tricky).

imhntn · November 29, 2011, 11:28:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by sweeney3:
Debone as you would a deer. Put the rump roast in a pot. Add six cloves of garlic, boil for six hours with a sassafras limb. Throw away the roast and eat the limb.

Don't let these guys kid you. It is really not bad to eat. About as close to beef as any wild game I have ever tasted. I cooked it on the charcoal grill and it is fine. Little tough though but taste is no problem.

YORNOC · November 29, 2011, 05:54:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by sweeney3:
Debone as you would a deer. Put the rump roast in a pot. Add six cloves of garlic, boil for six hours with a sassafras limb. Throw away the roast and eat the limb.

BlacktailBowhunter · November 30, 2011, 01:55:00 AM

I got one as well and I am doing a half mount. Front legs, head and shoulders.

Any time I think about a mount I ask myself if I think I will duplicate the harvest.

Well, I missed a few yote in years past and finally connected so I justify the mount as it will last a lifetime.

You can always have the hide tanned and save it for mounting later.

Ron LaClair · November 30, 2011, 02:28:00 AM

If you don't do something with it, then someday down the road you'll wish you had. I had mine made into a full mount and I've never missed the money.

Thumper Dunker · November 30, 2011, 02:43:00 AM

Tan the hides and make stuff with them ,give them to friends ect.european monts look cool.Use the canines for hat bands and jewelry. Came real close to eating one once maybe someday. Meat does not look bad at all.

Rod251 Thats a real nice mont.

Possum Head · November 30, 2011, 06:14:00 AM

My wife is convinced coyotes and boy do we have them here,ate her little dog for Thanksgiving. Her advice to you would be to enjoy watching the maggots eat it!

Izzy · November 30, 2011, 06:25:00 AM

About $250.00 4 or 5 years ago. Hangs on the wall next to my bed.

Ratslayer · November 30, 2011, 09:44:00 AM

skin them get all the flesh off and tan it yourself they have kits for it.Keep the skull .Make a decoy out of the tail.
I let almost all of mine just lie they are nasty most of the time here in Ca.

Tajue17 · November 30, 2011, 06:11:00 PM

Izzy I like that rug thats really cool...

jimmerc · November 30, 2011, 07:25:00 PM

They make real nice back quivers also!!

Lucas K · November 30, 2011, 10:52:00 PM

I second Moyles Mink.

motorhead7963 · November 30, 2011, 11:01:00 PM

skin em out and leave the carcass lay! coyotes got to eat too! then tan the hide.

December 01, 2011, 04:03:00 AM

I tried to make a hat out of one. The neighbor lady said "What, you bought a new wig?" I said " this is my own beautiful hair." she said "Looks more like wild cooter to me."

guspup · December 01, 2011, 08:04:00 PM

Jeez Izzy,
Looks like a wolf to me!!!

jax · December 02, 2011, 09:45:00 AM

If I don't eat it then why kill it?

Mint · December 02, 2011, 10:29:00 AM

"If I don't eat it then why kill it?"

Because predators need to be controlled sometimes. I just got my first in Kansas this year and I was thrilled. Plan on getting a shoulder howling mount since i don't have the space for a full mount. The rancher where we hunt appreciates any coyote taken too since they do a job during calving time.

Robhood23 · December 02, 2011, 11:31:00 AM

I am having a full body mount on mine. Should be done on Sunday! I will post pics when done.

gonzoso · December 02, 2011, 06:47:00 PM

When I shoot one I'll eat it.

I figure with the right stuff thrown in anything can taste good ground up....