Tony Alexander's Practical Hunter's Trapper's Guide: The Secrets of the Art Told by an Experienced Trapper in His Own Way to the Hunters Trappers of America (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Tony Alexander's Practical Hunter's Trapper's Guide: The Secrets of the Art Told by an Experienced Trapper in His Own Way to the Hunters Trappers of America (Classic Reprint)
Author: Tony Alexander
ISBN: 9780331924862

Tony Alexander

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331924862 ISBN 13: 9780331924862

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master everyday trapping and hunting skills with practical, field-tested guidance.

This edition shares trusted methods, gear insights, and step-by-step tips for setting traps, choosing the right trap for each animal, and handling skins. Learn how to pattern animal behavior, select baits, and work safely in the field, based on proven experience.

The book walks you through different trap styles, their strengths and drawbacks, and practical improvements. It covers how to set up body traps, how to position and conceal traps along animal trails, and how to skin and stretch pelts after capture. You’ll also find species-by-species guidance, from raccoons and opossums to beaver, fox, and wildcats, with tips on bait and scenting to improve catches. The material emphasizes reliability, reducing damage to fur, and efficient field work.

Learn trap selection and setup for animals of varying sizes
Discover baiting, scenting, and trail patterns to attract immediate interest
Understand safe handling, skinning, and stretching of hides
Get practical tips on field marking, concealment, and beaver beaver-slide strategies

Ideal for readers who want hands-on, no-nonsense advice for trapping and hunting in real-world conditions.

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