Just started trappping this year,I have watched dozens of You Tube videos and followed the advice of those videos,I bught Duke number two traps and the bait from them.Then I bought fox and coyote urine for the set.I have cameras on all four sets and the yotes walk within a couple of feet and pay no attention to the bait.
What am I doing wrong? Thanks for any advice or tips.

trapping in the summer is the biggest problem...
camera on sets is the next biggest.

summer trapping of coyotes its the hardest thing youll ever do. They arent hungry. They're much more paranoid because they have young pups right now. Ants are stealing your bait. They arent traveling much.

cameras on coyotes sets is practically the kiss of death for the sets. If you really want to use cameras there's ways around it that involve climbing trees.

this time of year you got to get the traps a lot closer to where they are traveling and trying to not get close to the den sites because if you do, they will move. which can be a good thing if they pack up and move to another property assuming its your own. blind setting trails and making more natural looking sets helps a lot.

Might not hurt to read over the next thread down. Some good info on posts.
Like sniper said, time of year. Think about what they’re doing, where they’re going and why. I try to mount my cams quite a distance from sets. If they are closer to sets I put them about 6-8’ up, or as high as I can reach. I know you’re after coyotes, but I know it takes wolves some time to get used to them, they’ll know it’s there and if it’s quiet…..people walking by will know too.
I like them far away from sets, if they send pics, I know I should be hauling fur back the next time out, but it is cool when they’re watching the set work.
This pic is not the norm, how many wolves do you see in this narrow little snap shot?

Pretty crazy eh!?

Good info...Spanky try using coyote/even domestic dog and/or cat droppings at your flat sets this time of year....no holes, no bait just droppings at good locations.
Like mentioned already... good locations...where you find tracks or droppings.

Good news is you got the location correct if your seeing coyotes at ur set on camera. Ive tested a good number of different cameras on coyotes and the majority well be detectable by coyotes making it harder to catch them. Second is ur bait/lure. Got to make sure they are down wind of it. Terrain and trees can cause wind to swirl and change direction. If they are smelling it but showing no intrest then its time to find something they are attracted too. One mistake beginners tend to make is leaving too much human scent too frequently in the vicinity of their sets. Make a good set the first time using a good lure/ bait and leave it alone. Check from a distance preferably from a vehicle on a roadway. Sometimes it is just about trial and error until you find what works. That's about all I have based off the limited information you give.

Good info from Yes Sir above. What are the coyotes travelling on trail or road bed? If so move your traps to where they are walking.You could use some sort of trailing scent to bring them closer to the set also.Not sure what you are using for bait but maybe find some beef scraps or table scraps and try that and see if you can pique their interest.

Well Spanky, this being “Facetious Friday” I suggest going to the nearest feedlot and you will catch coyotes! If you haven’t a feedlot within 3-4 States to trap, I strongly suggest following the advice from the experienced & seasoned trappers who have previously replied to your question in this thread!

Summertime coyote trapping in Georgia....it's rough.

You are likely dropping more sweat onto the trap beds that you are lure and bait into the dirthole or scent post.

All challenges are magnified during summer trapping......the heat, the sweat, the afternoon thunderstorms destroying the sets, the ants, less critter movement, less food aggression/interest due to them having plenty to eat....

It's doable, but will be difficult for a newbie.

Stay at it. That's the only way to learn.

Several have mentioned less intrest of food but its always been my understanding the need for food was highest while they are raising pup and that is the cause of the raise of predation on domestics this time of year.
I know i see more daytime hunting this time of year

The context of the food thing is that that prey species are at their highest this time of year. They aren't having to hunt hard or scavenge for food not to mention the fruits that will soon be available if not already.

This is true I experienced about half of this yesterday evening.It was hotter than two rats in a wool sock.

My serious suggestion to you is move to another part of the property, make sure you are still right on the coyotes and test your bait with no trap just a 1” hole about 8” deep. Put in a tablespoon of bait and get in & out as quickly as possible. Still hang a camera a distance away and do that as quickly as possible. Set the camera to make videos, not photos. Photos will not tell you what you need to know!

If the coyotes continue to walk-by the test plot, change bait! IMHO there are two inherent behaviors that coyote exhibit regardless of time of year, they need to eat and they need to roll on stink. If your choice of bait doesn’t cause coyotes to do one of these reactions, buy a different bait and test it before setting a trap. When dealing with a coyote-type puzzle solve it by only changing one element at a time. Once you’ve verified the bait, you'll be able to move on the next part of the puzzle.

Good info Seldom. We all learn and things change all the time with each passing year. Not to nock any bait makers but how just using natural bait fresh deer scraps, mice, etc. work over purchased baits. Summer time maybe something not to loud where up north in the winter that might just be the opposite. Just keeping it simple.

Thanks for all the responses and information.I set these traps on the edge of the woods road they travel on daily and nightly and put one in the center of the road.and they walk within inches and don't stop.I will follow the advice given and thanks again.

Also, have you checked out the Coyote Carnage S. Texas thread in the Trapping Only section? One of the most informative threads on coyotes I've looked at. Especially since he's summer trapping them right now in probably similar environment/temperatures to what you're dealing with.