62 THE OREGON SPORTSMAN 



of butter about the size of a marble ; lay it on an unscented board 

 and flatten it out; place the capsule on the stri^ of butter; roll 

 the butter around the capsule leaving it as nearly round as 

 possible. Take a small pair of wooden pincers and place the 

 butter rolls in a jar that is free from scent. Never use metal to 

 handle the butter or capsules — always wood. 



The jar containing these butter rolls should be placed where 

 the rolls will freeze. After freezing, they should be kept in a 

 cool place. In this manner they will keep indefinitely. 



The carcass of an animal should be used for bait. It is better 

 to secure an old cow or horse, lead it to the desired spot, and 

 kill it. A fresh-killed carcass is much better than an old one. 



The most desirable spot for placing the bait is on the top of 

 a knoll or hill from which one can see in all directions. Such 

 spots are usually frequented by coyotes. Ground should not be 

 selected, however, which is thickly covered with brush, rocks, 

 or other natural hiding places, since poisoned coyotes will if 

 possible hide themselves. 



Lead the animal which has been secured for bait to the spot 

 you have selected. Do not kill the animal by shooting, since the 

 discharge of firearms leaves a scent, and the noise of the dis- 

 charge may frighten any coyotes within hearing so that they will 

 not return to the spot. The best method of killing the animal 

 is to cut the main arteries in the neck. Such a death, while not 

 so instantaneous, is just as humane and painless as shooting. In 

 this manner the animal bleeds profusely and the odor of the 

 blood will attract the coyotes for a long distance. The killing 

 must be done from on horseback. In fact, all the operations must 

 be conducted without dismounting. Otherwise an odor would be 

 left on the ground which would keep the coyotes away. 



After the animal is killed, the poison capsules should be 

 scattered around it for a distance of 50 or 60 feet. The poisoned 

 butter rolls must not be touched with the hands. They should 

 be removed from the jar with a stick or pair of wooden pincers. 

 If there is snow on the ground they may be thrown into the snow. 

 If there is no snow they should be placed under dry cow chips 

 or other natural debris. This may be done without dismounting 



