2016 Sportsman 570 Stuck Oil Filter (first change)

Hey guys – I’m doing my first oil change and I am having a hell of a time removing the factory oil filter. I have a hard enough time getting more than just my finger tips on it even after removing the front wheel. If this was NOT the factory installed filter I’m sure I would have had it off by now but it is on there good!

Does anyone have any tips? Am I going to have to remove the skid plate to get to it?

Thanks in advance!