Im getting ready to skin a coyote for a wall hanging. Should I leave the paws on or cut them off? Also i have seen pelts tanned with the face and ears shriveled up. Is there any way to prevent this when tanning? Im new at this and need help.
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If you think the feet would look cool on a wall hanging then leave them on. It's all a matter of opinion and what you would like. I can't help you on the shriveling part though. Sorry.
and flesh like the rest of the body it will not shrivel - its all in the handling
Place some ear liners in the ears. Ears are the only thing I ever see shrivel up. Ear liners will keep the cartilage from rolling the ear