Are coyote hard to hunt?

Yes and No. We'll start with the proposition that you know where they are and you can shoot in the area. Coyotes have had a lot of interaction with people and in many areas they have been hunted so they are smart and wary. Best time is early morning and early evening, just before sun comes up and just after it goes down...though they can be hunted in the middle of the day and can be hunted, in some states, in the night time. Best method is to call, either using an electronic call (some states prohibit electronic devices for hunting) or a mouth call. The call replicates the sound of a dying or injured rabbit....which to the coyote sounds like a free lunch (or breakfast or dinner, depending). The hunter needs to be hidden or camouflaged, and has to be aware of the wind. Coyotes may circle the sound to check for scent and if the coyote gets your scent he's out of there. Time of year to hunt really shouldn't be in springtime when they give birth because if you kill a mother out hunting for the kids you leave the kids to starve. Also, if you're going for the fur, winter is better. You can kill a coyote with a .22 long rifle but most hunters use something more powerful. Pistols will also work. Your shots should be much less than 100 yards. If using a voice caller (as opposed to electronic) two hunters often work well, one to call, the other to watch. But it is best if only one hunter is in the area. Two at max. Good luck.