Fes., 1912. Mammats or ILiinois AND WISCONSIN— Cory. 319 
weighing 150 pounds. (J. ¢., 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. 
“Bor 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 toa 
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. 
“Tf 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 
