1892-93.] 



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set in a line through such defiles or passes of their mountains as were 

 the most frequented by the roaming bands of cariboo. After two of 

 their most active hunters had been deputed to watch at either end of the 

 line, the others, numbering fifteen or more, would, by loud shouting and 

 firing of guns, drive the reluctant game to the snares where it was 

 captured. 



Fi-. 88 



Fig. 90. 



Fig. 89. 



In figs. 90 and 91 we have snares very differently set, though they are 

 intended for the same kind of game, viz. : the lynx. The working of 

 the apparatus is in the first model identical with that of the cariboo snare. 

 The little stick planted in the ground is destined to no other purpose 

 than that of holding the noose in position with the help of the two side 

 strings. 



Fig. 91 though more complicated in appearance is no less easy of 

 understanding. It is composed of two levers balanced on their posts, 

 the end of the main or snare pole being engaged under that of the 

 other, which is prevented from yielding to the weight of its larger end 

 by the temporary stick a set thereunder. The struggling of the lynx 

 when caught in the noose will cause this to drop off on the ground, 



