Skinning them isnt really that hard but it does take some practice if you want it to come out looking good, but you haveto start somewhere if its something you want to learn how to do. Or you may have a friend or family member who might know how. Tanning the hide can be done by you with a hide tanning kit that you can get at most sporting good superstores like cabelas. The other option is to find a taxidermist who could do it for you BUT it can be expensive. Price varies state to state. The skull is the same as the tanning. You can buy a skull bleaching kit from a outdoor superstore and try doing it yourself or have a taxidermist do it. Again price comes into the picture and it varies. Look around at your local taxidermists and check out their work to make sure its proffesional and ask about there pricing. If its to costly get the kit and follow the instructions to do it yourself. You can find better instructions on how to do it yourself online. The tail can be cut off and you can salt the fleshy area to dry it out. Good luck and congrats on your first coyote.