Well, maybe we can spread it around a little? I'll offer opinion on the first question; when is it best to hunt coyotes?
Over the long haul, you will call more, see more, and kill more animals hunting at night. This assumes that you know how to hunt coyotes at night, and are using the proper equipment.
Then there are the exceptions. For instance; if those coyotes are heavily pressured at night by spotlighters, they will be spooky as hell. In that case, logically enough, you should get much better responses making daylight stands. Also, due to atmospheric conditions, weather, moon phases; you may have much better hunting in the daytime, but usually, only for a brief period, like all morning, all afternoon, or even all day long. Another thing to consider is the window of opportunity. Day hunting strongly favors early morning, with a long stretch during the heat of the day when the hunting usually will taper off. This is followed by a shorter period before dark when they again respond with enthusiasm. On the other hand, night hunting is more consistant, even though they are much more active the last three hours before daylight.
Everybody is encouraged to agree, or even strongly disagree, if you can state your case. My (opinion) isn't the only one that has any validity; far from it!
Good hunting. LB
[This message has been edited by Leonard (edited 03-18-2001).]