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Ground Vermin. 



only trouble in making is the correct and careful cutting 

 of the wood for the figures of four. The best wood is 

 well -seasoned ash or deal, as these lend themselves more 

 easily to manipulation than others. What is gained in 

 the handiness of the deal is compensated for by the 

 superior quality of the ash. When making a quantity, a 

 plan to be recommended is that twelve of each piece be 

 made at a time, and by forming and cutting the wood into 



Fig. 38.The Figure-of-Four Trap when set. 



suitable lengths, time may always be gained, not to 

 mention the superiority that will be apparent in the work. 

 The pieces, of course, must not be left white, but 

 coloured to be in unison with the surroundings, and for this 

 purpose a good rub over with mud is necessary ; besides 

 which a little smearing of rabbit's liver, or other suitable 

 allurement, should be given just before setting the trap. 

 For baiting, a piece of flesh of some sort or other ought 

 to be chosen ; portions of the neck of a chicken or similar- 

 sized bird are excellent. 



