Duse, thank you for the opportunity to clarify! I sure couldnt speak for every situation, or every taxidermist, but Ill tell you what I know...

First off, my experience with actually handling mangy canines is limited, because whether I trap a mangy canine or have one come to my studio, I flat out refuse to handle them. I have been told by veterinarians that mange, carried by sarcoptic mites, can spread to humans, and by other vets that it cannot. I KNOW it wont spread to me this way, as I always refuse. Its a precaution I feel I need to take.

As for your coyote, I have seen that when mange shows in one area, like the sides of the animal, youll notice that its balanced, that is to say, if one flank is affected, so is the other side. Usually, when you see it that obvious, theres also some other spots, more subtle, like behind the ears, along the tail, and down the inside of the legs. If its scabby, flakey skin thats discolored, usually its also open sores and weaping. That leads to missing or damaged fur from the animal "attending" to it.

So, to wrap up this long winded post of mine, Im sure there are those out there who may try to mount the coyote anyway. Perhaps the damage is not very noticeable. Sometimes what folks call mange is not mange at all. Coyotes and fox are known for getting hair "singe" or broken hair tips along the hind and sides...from it breaking off in snow or freezing. Females that start to investigate dens at this time of the year start to get "rubbed". So, if the skin itself isnt crusted or broken, it may just be hair damage. Then YES, the taxidermist could either try repairing, or suggest a form style, pose, that keeps it from being the main focus point.

One last point. If youre the guy who started this post, and the first pictures of the brown/black coyote is the one in question, I didnt think it had mange. Sometimes the black ones arent black everywhere, and thus, appear rubbed only. Feel free to contact me if you need further direction!