I shot this coyote in April during the spring gobbler season. Came right into a turkey call. Anyways here is the lifesize mount I did of him, he isn't very prime but I still like how it turned out.
Since you asked for feedback, I notice 2 things that jump out at me. Your coyote is "tippy toed". If you have a dog, check out how their paws actually lay much more flat to the ground. Angling the paws as if their was weight on them would make your coyote look more realistic. The second item is the tail, real coyotes do not carry their tails out at quite that angle unless they're in a full out trot, and since your leg positioning is as if the coyote is coming to a stop and attention, the tail would naturally hang down with a slight curl out near the end.
Having hunted and seen alot of coyotes, my only additional advice is when a coyote has its ears in the full alert position as you have done here, the nose of the animal is typically higher as is the angle of the neck more in the upright position.
I think you did a great job on this mount, these comments are just observations on how it could be made even a little bit better. Great eye work on the deer and I really love the raccoon.
Personaly I think you have quite the skill... I know you are young because I seen you posting in the young hunters forum... and for your age you did a wicked job. Congrats.
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"If you ever go into the bush, there are grizzly bears lurking behind just about every bush, waiting to pounce, so you need a powerful gun with huge bullets" - Gatehouse ~ 2004
I remember your post about taking that coyote. I was wondering what pose you would go with. I must say, you did an awesome job on it. You should be proud of yourself, I'm sure your dad is proud of you.
Coyote lifesize mount, some other mounts
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I'd let ya do one for me
