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The Trapper's Guide and Manual of Instructions for Capturing All Kinds of Fur Bearing Animals is a guidebook for hunters and tradesmen who make a living in trapping and hunting. The book explains how to catch and trap fur bearing animals, how to cure their skins, how to survive in the woods, how to build boats and catch fish during winter, how to protect the yard from pests and insects, and how to hunt deer, bear and other large game.
Most of the material compiled for the book is by S. Newhouse, an expert craftsman of steel traps. Newhouse was a member of the Oneida Community and was renowned for his expertise in woodcraft. Newhouse is quite precise in his depiction of the various ways to trap animals, covering everything from steel traps to poison. Readers who object to hunting may want to skip these chapters because of their vivid description of trapping.
Newhouse describes mammals and their habits and characteristics using the language of trappers and sportsmen rather than the language of scientists. This makes for very readable sections on animals like muskrats, where the reader learns how muskrats build nests with underwater entrances, where they live with family members of six to ten. Some of Newhouse's observations are fascinating, like his comment that otters "destroy fish in great numbers for the mere pleasure of killing them," even when they do not need food. The fanciful otters were also known to build slides just for the fun of sliding down the banks.
The Trapper's Guide and Manual of Instructions for Capturing All Kinds of Fur Bearing Animals includes essays from trappers describing their experiences in the woods. These first-person narratives are exciting and read like adventure stories. The book covers mink, sables, ermines, martens, otters, fishers, bears, raccoons, badgers, fox, moose, squirrels and more. There are great illustrations of some of these rare animals. The book is both useful and entertaining and will be loved by readers who enjoy the great outdoors.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330488903
- ISBN 13 9781330488904
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages294
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a practical guide to trapping that provides anyone from novice to experienced outdoorsman with the knowledge needed to enter the profession and work with expertise. It begins with an overview of the fur trade, the history of the steel trap, and the different skills involved in the process, before proceeding to explain essential techniques for capturing different types of fur bearing animals. The author incorporates his own personal experience and wisdom learned from years on the trap line to instruct the reader on the habits and habitats of animals like muskrats, mink, martens, and foxes, along with several suggestions for dealing with their pursuit in various conditions. Whether you're an individual hoping to improve your self-sufficiency in the wilderness or someone looking to supplement their income, this book is an invaluable resource for learning how to approach trapping with purpose and proficiency. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330488904_0
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