A lot of it is going to come down to the country you're hunting in. Hunting without a bipod in this area is a handicap. I've hunted with guys that use sticks and they lose a lot of opportunities due to their inability to get them into action before the animal is gone or at least on the move. When I hunt in heavy timber I leave the bipod at home, semi open country I have it on the rifle in case I need it. I'm a prone guy if at all possible and sticks don't lend themselves well to that position. Speaking strictly to coyote hunting, I don't think sticks create an issue being you're already set up prior to the animal showing itself and they do provide more options for height.
