FUR FACTS 85 



the bottom of it, and place a trap at either end of the tile under the 

 water. 



Another way is to place the trap close to the bank in shallow water 

 underneath some overhanging grass or weeds, and drop a few drops 

 of Funsten Mink Bait on the weeds just above the trap. 



In extremely cold weather when streams are frozen over, find a 

 place where there are ripples and thin ice, where it will be possible 

 for the mink to come out. There are any number of ways and places 

 that might be suggested, but the trappers' own individual judgment 

 will guide him best as to the exact spot to place his traps. For trap- 

 ping mink we recommend the use of Funsten Animal Bait and New- 

 house or Victor Traps No. 1, or No. 1 Giant, or Jump Traps, No. 1 

 or \}4y Coil Spring No. 1, or the Funsten Two Trigger Trap. 



Mink never den up during the severely cold weather and will go 

 out every night in the coldest climate. Their favorite haunts are 

 along the banks of creeks, ponds, and lakes. Mink will go off on 

 long tramps and will be away from his headquarters for a week at a 

 time, stopping wherever he can and finding little hiding places during 

 the day. The mink is suspicious, and has a keen sense, and is there- 

 fore very hard to trap. For this reason it is advisable to use a good 

 scent, and Funsten Animal Bait is best for this purpose, as it has been 

 successfully used for twenty years by experienced trappers all over 

 the world. 



Successful mink trappers run from twenty five to one hundred 

 traps and where they can afford it they buy the Funsten Two Trigger 

 Trap, as it is sure death to the mink. A fine prime mink pelt is so val- 

 uable that care must be taken that they are not damaged in the trap- 

 The Funsten Two Trigger Trap is recommended for this purpose, 

 as it does not injure the fur in any way and is humane as it means 

 instant death to the mink. 



All of the great mink trappers of recent years have recommended 

 the Funsten Animal Bait for the successful trapping of mink, and we 

 herewith publish the three prize winning methods in the Funsten 

 trapping contest. These methods are written by men who know 

 their business and who rank with the great trappers of the world. 

 R. E. Orr of Paris, Texas, has probably trapped as many mink in his 

 time as any other one man in this country. 



Winner of the First Prize for the Best Method of Trapping Mink 

 The trapper, like the fiddler, the singer, the orator, is born to 

 his calling. Born with the inclination, tact and genius in him, 



