But it ain't never stopped me before, so here goes.

Long time lurker, first time poster. There are coyotes all over our family's hunting property (180 acres in mid MO) and I've been educating myself on hunting them--reading everything on this board, practicing with the calls, got the Primos videos, etc. I'm going out for the first time this weekend.

Here's my question: If I get a spell of beginner's luck and actually get one, can I take the carcass to a taxidermist and have him skin it out and tan the hide? I don't want a rug or mount, just the hide tanned. And I've watched videos on skinning one out, but I'd sure rather see someone do it in person before trying it on my own.

Also, ballpark figure, about how much would that cost?

Thanks to all of you for all of the info I've gotten from here.