New to coyote hunting and need some help

[12Gauge]

I have learned a great deal from many of your posts and wanted to seek some more help.  I have learned that calling coyotes can be real good at dusk, but what about once it gets dark?  Is a full moon night better or a new moon, or does it even really matter?  Any other random suggestions that any of you have would be appreciated because I am eager to learn as much as I can.  Thanks.

[Jim n Iowa]

I have always heard that the fishing is best from the new moon to the full moon, so I judge that this would be true of hunting. I usually hunt  at night with a full moon with fresh snow on the ground, but then all the light makes them skittish also. The coyote will travel along the path of least resistance to conserve energy, especially in the extreme cold. They like frozen over creeks, cattle trails, even farm to market roads. Around here with some cold weather and snow will help as Feb is mating season or used to be as we have had some mild febs. During this time one can drive around the section roads glassing the southern slopes on sunny days looking for a "song dog" curled up catching some rays. For your area you will have to improvise the basics to fit.
Jim