POISONING AND TRAPPING — 311 
Trapping the wary coyote. All agree that 
coyotes are not easily trapped, and what is 
said here can be regarded as only a suggestion. 
These pestiferous little wolves travel in pretty 
well-defined paths and usually hunt against 
the wind. Having a keen sense of smell, they 
easily detect the tracks of man, and if they 
have had previous experience of traps or 
guns they are suspicious of danger. 
The best No. 4 double-spring trap, with a 
heavy, welded wolf-chain, should be used. If 
the trap is to be fastened to a stationary ob- 
ject the chain should have a swivel at each end; 
if to a drag, such as a forty-pound stone (to 
which it must be attached with telegraph wire), 
one swivel next the trap is enough. Where it 
can be done it is a good plan to bind the trap- 
chain to a heavy pole lying on the ground, be- 
ing careful not to change its natural position. 
If the trap is anchored to a bush or small tree 
the chain must be securely fastened with snap 
or wire. A stout stake over which the ring 
will not slip, driven out of sight into the 
ground, is better. Every part of the trap 
and chain is covered, and the ground left in as. 
