Trappers Tricks 



Fasten Small Traps To a cut branch of a tree 

 abyut the weight of the animal you expect, using 

 the same brancli if needs be, to adjust your bait- 

 over the trap, but rather choosing a natural bush 

 or tree. Never set a trap until the last thing. 



For Signs of Animals Dung, signs of a meal, 

 feathers, bones, etc., shed hair, holes, dens. Set 

 traps here. 



Preserve Leavings. When you find feathers, 

 etc. leavings of a meal, keep them to use in con- 

 nection with coverings of the trap you set, or set a 

 trap about it. 



Skunk in Fall Are often found in open fields, 

 about small bushes, etc. In winter on higher 

 ground. 



A Good Dog Is a trapper's valuable adjunct; 

 always aiding you to locate trails dens, etc. 



Good Baits Are birds, fish, beef offals, rabbits,- 

 cheese, rotten eggs, entrails, etc. 



Trapper's Patience Study it; don't pull up a 

 trap, try again and again; stick right to good places. 



Opossums, Coons, Etc, Are found in dense 

 woods. 



Always Keep Traps Free from rust, well 

 greased and cleaned. 



In Setting Traps in Holes Insert them well 

 inside and scent th- m; don't place them outside, 

 they can perceive the fraud. Cover with leaves. 



Bait Gone. When vou find this, and trap still 

 set, arrange your bait the other side of trap; leave 

 the trap be. 



Mink can be found Near swamps, along 

 streams and their waterways, especially where 

 dead wood, logs, etc. are bunched. Look for their 

 tracks in the mud, sand, etc. 



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