Feb., 1912. Mammals of Illinois and Wisconsin — Cory. 319 



weighing 150 pounds. {I. c, p. 750.) The so-called ''Gray Wolves" 

 reported killed, which weigh less than 50 pounds, are probably Coyotes. 

 The following directions for trapping and poisoning Wolves and 

 Coyotes are given by Mr. Vernon Bailey (/. c, pp. 8-9-10): 



TRAPPING. 



"For wolves the best No. 4 double-spring trap with heavy welded 

 or special wolf chain should be used. If the trap is to be fastened to a 

 stationary object, the chain should have a swivel at each end. If to a 

 drag, one swivel next the trap is enough. Always use a drag if possible. 

 The best is a stone of 30 or 40 pounds weight, to which the chain is 

 securely wired. A long oval stone is best. A piece of telegraph wire 

 or smooth fence wire 5 or 6 feet long should be passed around one end 

 of the stone; then doubled through the trap ring, with a twist to hold 

 the ring in the middle ; then around the other end of the stone and back 

 on the opposite side to connect with the first loop. If properly fastened, 

 a jerk on the trap tends to draw together and tighten the loops, and the 

 spring of the connecting wire prevents a sudden jar that might break 

 trap or chain. If an oval stone is not at hand, a triangular or square 

 stone may be used by passing the wire over the three or four sides and 

 securely connecting it above and below. 



"If no stones are to be had and it is necessary to stake the traps, 

 twisted iron stakes that can be driven below the surface of the ground 

 should be used. They should be of good iron straps, at least 18 inches 

 long, three-fourths of an inch wide, and three-sixteenths of an inch 

 thick, turned over at the top into a P-shaped loop to connect with the 

 ring of the trap chain. 



"When possible, place the trap between two tufts of grass or weeds, 

 so it can readily be approached from one side only. Bury the stone, 

 chain, and trap out of sight, with the trap nearest the runway where 

 the wolves follow a trail or road, cross a narrow pass, or visit a carcass. 

 The trap should be flush with the surface of the ground and the jaws and 

 pan covered with a piece of paper to keep the earth from clogging under 

 the pan. Fine earth should be then sprinkled over the paper until 

 all traces of trap and paper are concealed. The surface of the ground 

 and surroundings should appear as nearly as possible undisturbed. The 

 dust may be given a natural appearance by sprinkling it with water. 

 Touching the ground or other objects with the hands, spitting near 

 the trap, or in any way leaving a trace of human odors near by should 

 be avoided. Old, well-scented gloves should be worn, and a little of 

 the scent used for the traps should be rubbed on the shoe soles. A 



