How To Hang A Coyote Pelt On Your Wall

If you just want a hide to hang on the wall you shouldn t need to soften it that much.

How to hang a coyote pelt on your wall.

After skinning the coyote you ll need to remove the remaining flesh and fat from the interior and salt the hide. Coyote fox and bobcat furs may vary widely in color throughout the pelt and since color is important in pelt value these pelts are sold fur side out. Fur color and quality are two reasons for the varied way pelts are sold. Once the pelt is tanned you ll notice how much thicker the neck area of the skin is and ultimately it s the stiffest section of the pelt.

Furs such as muskrat carry the same color throughout the pelt and the color can be observed on the rump of the pelt. Once you ve learned how to skin a coyote however you re sure to have some impressive trophies to hang even if you opt to keep them and if you re good at it then you can make back most of the money spent on your trip. Then you ll use various household or store bought chemicals to pickle and tan the hide followed by stretching and softening it. Once the pelt is completely dry find a great spot on the wall to showcase it.

If you just want a hide to hang on the wall you shouldn t need to soften it that much. Coyote are particularly tricky prey both in life and death and require some special attention. If your pelt is going directly on the wall as is then you re done. Hung a couple furs on my wall and had a small chat about fur hunting killing etc.