A big winter coyote in full prime coat is one of the most underrated mounts a Wisconsin hunter or trapper can put in a room. The long guard hairs, the thick ruff, and the alert, tense posture of a coyote on a habitat base make a piece that people stop and look at. Stehling’s Taxidermy has been mounting coyotes in Jefferson, Wisconsin since 1978, and we build them life-size, as half mounts and pedestals, and as rugs.
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Coyote Mount Options
Life-Size Coyote Mounts
The full animal on a habitat base: standing alert, walking, trotting, howling, or hunting a mouse in the snow. Life-size is the pose that shows off a prime coat, and most coyotes we mount go this route. Bases run from a simple oak platform to a full snow, cornfield-edge, or prairie-grass scene.
Coyote Half Mounts and Pedestals
The front half of the coyote, chest and shoulders sculpted all the way around, on a floor or wall pedestal. A half mount takes about a third of the floor space of a life-size and still shows the head, ruff, and front legs. Head-and-shoulder wall pedestals are also popular for a corner or a hallway.
Coyote Rugs and Tanned Hides
A coyote rug with an open- or closed-mouth head and a felt border, or a soft-tanned hide for a wall hanger or a chair throw. Trappers with several prime coyotes often do one life-size and the rest as rugs or tans.
Coyote Mount Pricing
| Mount | Price |
|---|---|
| Life-size coyote mount | $2,000 |
| Half mount or pedestal | Quoted per pose |
| Coyote rug with head | Quoted per hide |
| Habitat bases, snow, and scenes | Quoted with your mount |
Fox, bobcat, and badger life-size mounts are also $2,000. Pay in full, 50/50, three installments, or monthly through our Easy 8 Payment Plan. Standard delivery is 12 to 14 months, with rush service available at 180, 90, or 30 days. See the full price list.
Field Care for a Coyote Mount
Coyotes slip fast. The hide is thin, the belly hair is fine, and a coyote left in a warm truck bed for a day is often not mountable. Here is what to do:
- Pick a prime animal. A coyote taken from December through February has the fullest coat. Early-fall coyotes are thin and often rubbed.
- Do not gut it and do not skin it unless you know how to case-skin for taxidermy. Bring us the whole animal.
- Wipe blood off the fur with a damp cloth before it dries, and plug bullet holes with paper towel.
- Cool it right away. Get it out of the sun and into a cold garage, then freeze it if you cannot reach us within a day. Fold the legs in, bag it, squeeze the air out, and freeze.
- Trapped coyotes mount well because the hide is undamaged. Note where the trap was on the leg so we can plan the pose.
Drop off in Jefferson (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–12 PM) or at our New Franken showroom near Green Bay (Tue and Thu 3–7 PM), or ship it to us frozen.
Coyote Mount FAQ
How much does a coyote mount cost?
A life-size coyote mount is $2,000 at Stehling’s Taxidermy. Half mounts, pedestals, rugs, and habitat bases are quoted per project.
What is the best time of year to shoot a coyote for a mount?
December through February, when the winter coat is full and the guard hairs are longest. A late-fall coyote can still mount well if the coat is in.
Can you mount a coyote with a bullet hole or trap damage?
Yes. Entry and exit holes are sewn and hidden in the pose, and trap marks on a leg are repaired or turned away from the viewer.
How much space does a life-size coyote mount take?
Plan on a base of about 36 by 20 inches for a standing coyote and 30 to 34 inches of height. A howling pose is taller; a curled or hunting pose is lower and wider.
How long does a coyote mount take?
Standard delivery is 12 to 14 months, with rush service available at 180, 90, or 30 days.
