I 2O HUNTER'S AND TRAPPER'S GUIDE. 



the following manner without using the 

 clamp : The trap being on the ground, and 

 right side up, place one foot on the spring 

 near the jaws, and take hold of the latter 

 with both hands ; throw all your weight on 

 the spring, and at the same time increase 

 your pressure on it by pulling upon the jaws. 

 On making the ends of the spring meet, throw 

 the jaws open and set the trap. 



Two movable teeth are furnished with each 

 trap, and may be used or not at the discre- 

 tion of the trapper. These are placed on the 

 jaws of the trap and pierce the animal through 

 and through, causing death very quickly. They 

 do no injury to the skin beyond making a 

 small hole, as, being movable, they follow the 

 motion of the animal in its struggles, and 

 consequently do not tear the skin. They are 

 not a necessary part of the trap, which will 

 hold the game whether the teeth are used or 

 not, but are furnished for the benefit of those 

 who wish to make " assurance doubly sure." 



