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natural and undisturbed condition as pos- 
sible. 
Any kind of fresh meat will do for bait—rab- 
bits and other small rodents are often used, but: 
larger baits seem to be more attractive. It 
is also of advantage after setting the trap to 
make a ‘‘drag’’ of the bait for a quarter to a 
half mile, at the end of a rope from the saddle 
horn, and finally to fasten it to a bush or stake 
close to the trap, or cut it in bits and scatter 
all around the trap, so that not all can be 
reached by the coyote without walking over 
the trap. The skill of the trapper and the 
situation of the trap will determine the best 
arrangement. The suspicion of the coyote is 
lessened apparently after following the bloody 
trail of a well-planned drag. 
Before setting the traps many trappers’ rub 
their feet and hands on a skin or some strong- 
smelling meat or carcass to conceal the human 
odor. Oil of anise or rhodium is sometimes 
used for the same purpose. Any strong 
odor is likely to attract the attention of the 
coyote and allay suspicion. ~ Care must be taken 
not to. spit on the ground or kneel or throw 
