Some of you might remember last year I shot a coyote and I opened it right up (frontal chest shot) and it left a big (40 yd) blood trail.(The one that came in on a train? March 1st 2014-here is the link)…..
http://www.oodmag.com/community/show...rch-1st-Coyote
Anyway I wasn’t sure what to do with it as it looked pretty bad but decided to take it home anyway. I ended up skinning it, removing the skull (Texas mount) and the claws (for some necklaces/decorations). The hide not knowing what to do with it decided to put it in the freezer. I pulled the hide out on the weekend and decided to have a look at it. Never attempting something like this I went to youtube for some information….. I think I did a pretty good job considering my lack of experience…
That’s about a 7-8” tear across the chest/belly…..
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psc7e6e2d0.jpg
I closed the hole with the help of some clothes pegs. This also helped me visualize the finish.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps0b5046aa.jpg
As I began to sew I would remove the clothes pegs, making sure I push the hair back down/in away from the skin.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps8ab747ba.jpg
When I finished sewing all the holes, I quickly/lightly ran a lighter over the stitch burning any small hairs that crept through.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps89193161.jpg
I flipped/turned the coyote to have a look and wow, pretty impressed as the wound isn’t noticeable at all.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3acee041.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psb6285c36.jpg
Here’s a picture of the back….
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps4f6add71.jpg
I think I did a pretty good job for an amateur. It took me about 1.5 hrs from start to finish but the pride I got out of doing it was well worth it. I know some would say it’s not worth it but for me, it gave me a sense of accomplishment.
Happy hunting