I tried trapping and it IS harder than it looks. I put 7 traps out. I checked them the next morning and 3 sprund. The coyotes sprung them first and continued on their way. I am going out coyote hunting tonight. I do not have enough time to successfully trap coyotes. I only have a few days a week of free time. I may not be able to check the traps daily. If I do get some more free time, I will trap again.