THE RACCOON. 67 



will do well to conceal from the sight of the 

 animal by a covering of leaves or grass. 

 Make the trap fast to a stake, and place the 

 bait five or six inches from it on each side. 



If setting in water, place the bait on a stick, 

 letting it be above the water. The animal 

 after getting one bait will attempt to cross 

 the trap to get the other. Traps may be set 

 on the trails forty yards apart. 



The skin of the raccoon should be re- 

 moved and stretched in the same manner as 

 that of the beaver, except that the legs 

 should be split. See page 64. 



