The Muskrat 87 



eleven o'clock at night and again in the early morning. 

 The muskrat is easily caught in a box trap, which 

 should be lined with tin, to prevent his gnawing his 

 way out. 



A TRAP BAITED FOR MUSKRAT 



When the streams are frozen the trapping of the 

 muskrat practically ceases and the hunter will meet 

 with better success if he visits the marshes, where 

 the lodges are to be found. For this purpose the 

 hunters go in parties of three or four. One member 

 of the party carries a spear, which has, usually, four 



