The Trapper's Guide: A Manual of Instructions for Capturing All Kinds of Fur-Bearing Animals, and Curing Their Skins; With Observations on the Fur ... and Hunting Excursions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

S. Newhouse

 
9780282524319: The Trapper's Guide: A Manual of Instructions for Capturing All Kinds of Fur-Bearing Animals, and Curing Their Skins; With Observations on the Fur ... and Hunting Excursions (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book offers a comprehensive guide to the art and science of trapping animals, with a focus on the use of steel traps. Specifically, it provides detailed instructions on capturing 21 species of fur-bearing animals, including the muskrat, mink, marten, fisher, otter, beaver, fox, wolf, bear, raccoon, badger, wildcat, lynx, panther, opossum, skunk, woodchuck, squirrel, deer, and moose. The book also includes general rules for curing skins, stretching skins, and life in the woods. The author, a professional trapper with decades of experience, shares his wisdom on the best methods for capturing each animal and the preparation of their pelts. This book has become a go-to reference for trappers of all skill levels, providing valuable insights and techniques for capturing and handling fur-bearing animals.

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