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As bait for the alligator, flesh of any kind 

 may be used. 



In order to find the proper place to trap 

 the alligator go along the edges of streams or 

 lakes until you notice where it crawls out to 

 sun, and if it is a fair day you will be pretty 

 sure to find the alligator himself. All that 

 you will find it necessary to do will be to cut 

 a stake of sufficient strength to hold your 

 game, then, when you find the slides, set the 

 trap four or five inches under water and 

 make it fast to the stake. Place the bait 

 twelve inches from the trap between it and 

 the bank in the water. The alligator will be 

 attracted by the scent of the bait and will at- 

 tempt to get it. Use the D trap (see page 

 115) for the alligator. 



Skin by splitting the hide from the center 

 of the under lip to the end of the tail and 

 split the legs. The skin does not need 

 stretching. 



