During the day I have had a coyote walk with in 50 ft of my tractor when I am out discing and he thinks nothing of it. 

I have had a coyote do the same past my house here in the country.  We built in a pasture about 11 years ago.  It was mid morning, the dog was in the pen barking and it walked with in 50 ft of the house.  It was like he did not care.  He was free and could go and do what he wanted.