Here are some obvious things that may not be so obvious.
Hunt EARLY season. I start 2nd week of October, and I give up most bowhunting to do so. Really hard to be super sucessful coyote hunting without 110% focus. Plus the "easy ones" are there for the killin, and haven't been "worried" too much yet, or shot at by bird, squirrel, and rabbit hunters too much yet. To wait till after deer season means you have cut your chances in half. Lots of coyotes shot by gunners ..... Legal or not 
First stand of the day in the Northeast woods (only first stand) ....... I call off and on for an hour. Coyotes and bobcats not tucked in yet and still travelin'. You might have a pred cruise into earshot and hope for a last meal.
Hunt locations close to man first, and work your way more remote as the day wears on.
If you are takin time off work, shoot for Weds or Thurs, as the woods have calmed down from the "weekend warriors". You will find game more at ease.
I understand lots of states you cannot legally hang treestands willy nilly like I do ..... but if you can get a few up way high a mile or so apart. Then just hunt your way from one to another, making ground stands in pre-scouted (for entrance and wind) spots. You will really improve your odds.
If you don't believe me how much you are getting busted off the ground and you are a snow state ..... walk downwind 300 yards or so after each "empty" stand. By the end of the day callin' you may be surprised.
I always hunt alone. One guy, less noise, less smell, less motion. If you have a walkie or cell phone with signal, all the better. Otherwise let your people know where you will be hunting, AND STICK TO IT !!! Be safe.
Carry enough gun .... shots in the woods can be fast and furious, and your hits my be less than ideal. Big calibers anchor dogs, and tracking wastes tons of time. But if you gotta track, go until you drop.
Have fun learn, from your mistakes, and be safe!
