I've searched archieves I need to know how to flesh a coyote so that after i tan it it feels soft instead of like aboard i seem to be putting alot of holes in it when i use a fleshing knife to flesh it so i believe i'ts from not getting it fleshed right that this is happening is there an easier way? I was also wondering where to make the cuts i just want the fur to hang on the wall like when trappers skin there animals i can't find anything with the search button
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coyotes have a pretty thin hide to begin with. and many need not be shaved at all. Just remove the big chunks of meat and salt it for 24 hrs and into the pickle it goes. After it's in the pickle for a few days, remove and shave off the white membrane. However, they have a lot of fat in the hide, yes IN the hide and an enzyme will help take care of this. also they must be degreased. do not skip this step! And a good oil is manditory! And DON'T even think of using a "tan-o-matic" tan in a bottle. IT WON'T WORK. When all is said and done, You must break it when it is about 80-90% dry. If you do not have a large tumbler you are stuck arm staking or breaking by hand. I recomend arm staking. Good luck to ya! Joe