ends of the stalks could swing freely, thereby preventing the stalks from being trampled down the 

 first time a large catch was made. 



Olive drab proved to be the most Inconspicuous color for painting the trap frames and other 

 equipment. 



BAITING 



Early In the season, until the geese became accustomed to feeding In the vicinity of the traps 

 at Horseshoe Lake, several bushels of corn were scattered about the traps dally. Later In the 

 autumn, after satisfactory numbers of birds had established the habit of seeking food at the trap, 

 a small pailful of shelled corn was generally sufficient for use outside the traps. The most effec- 

 tive use of this corn was made by scattering a few handfuls widely and then concentrating the re- 

 mainder on a few stringers running out 4 or 5 feet beyond the entrance. 



Ear corn Is preferable to shelled corn for use Inside the traps, as It retains the geese Inside 

 longer. Busily feeding geese In the trap often Induce the more wary geese outside to enter. 



New baiting techniques were constantly tried at Horseshoe Lake, depending on nearby food sup- 

 plies and the number of geese "working" In the vicinity of the traps. The cardinal rule In baiting 

 Is not to overfeed the geese outside a trap. If long leads or stringers of grain are available at 

 the entrances, the birds become satiated and take little Interest In the food Inside the trap. 



