I have always used a 22 or 22 short. Draw an imaginary X between the eyes and ears and shoot just over the X. They will bleed but typically coyotes need to be washed after fleshing anyway. Add a shot of Woolite to the bath you give them and they will really look good.
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Pretty much how I do it. I’ve never been concerned about the skull. Get there, dispatch, remake and move on as quick as possible.
If allowed and the terrain is right learn to use snares ,dispatch will rarely be an issue nor will blood be a mess when skinning.
Yes MTP is a great source for gear.
Osky
