successfull coyote huntin is not somthing you just go out and do.it takes time to master,just like deer hunting or any other king of hunting does.as far as lenght of time at a stand,its generaly from 15 to 30 min somtimes longer if the situation warrents it.best time of day is accualy at night,thats when there most active but first light and last light are good times.during winter months when the snow is deep and the temps are cold they can be hunted all day long.