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drag it to the hole I have dug, lift the trap up and 

 slide the skunk into the hole. I have my gun handy 

 but do not have to hurry, as he is a clumsy animal 

 and would have hard work to get out of the hole, if 



FIG 94: TRAPPING A HAWK 



he ever could. I have a shovel handy and immedi- 

 ately after shooting him, cover him with dirt. There 

 is not the least danger of getting any scent on the 

 clothes from getting him out of the trap in this way." 



