A scope in the range of 1.5X6 is perfect, a 3X9 is ok too. A stool is imperative for [beeep] or legs falling asleep. I almost never sit on ground any longer. Most called coyotes, and thats anywhere, can be called in to 50 yards or less. If you hear a runner from behind, no need to turn or look, just let it pass on by on its way to the call, it will never see you make the move to mount rifle. Its all pretty easy really, the hard part is knowing where coyotes are, and getting within ear shot fo them.