Mink Trapping: A Book of Instruction Giving Many Methods of Trapping – An Invaluable Guide for Trappers. - Tapa blanda

Sinopsis

The book tells in a plain everyday way what you want to know, that is if you WANT TO CATCH MINK. Perhaps THAT TRAPPER you know who is catching a great many mink has a copy of this book. Now is the time to get a copy for yourself and read up on mink trapping. The methods as published are those of experienced trappers from all parts of the country. There is money made in catching mink if you know how. After reading this instructive book you will surely know. If you only catch one more prime mink, it will pay for this book several times over.

I. General Information

II. Mink and Their Habits

III. Size and Care of Skins

IV. Good and Lasting Baits

V. Bait and Scent

VI. Places to Set

VII. Indian Methods

VIII. Mink Trapping on the Prairie

IX. Southern Methods

X. Northern Methods

XI. Unusual Ways

XII. Illinois Trapper's Method

XIII. Experienced Trapper's Ways

XIV. Many Good Methods

XV. Salt Set

XVI. Log and Other Sets

XVII. Points for the Young Trapper

XVIII. Proper Size Traps

XIX. Deadfalls

XX. Steel Traps

During the past years the value of mink skins has varied a great deal. The number exported annually varies from a couple of hundred thousand to a half million skins or more. This gives but a faint idea of the annual catch, for large numbers are used each year by American manufacturers.

There has been a great deal said about mink climbing trees, many being under the impression that they could not or did not unless leaning trees. This is a mistake however, as trappers have tracked them in these now up straight and good sized trees. They will also occasionally tree when close pressed by dogs.

Mink can be tamed if caught when young but are rather treacherous, and should never be handled bare handed. A few attempts have been made to raise them for their fur, but so far no great success has been achieved. The raising of mink will no doubt be undertaken from this on by many, especially if prices remain as of late, for when skins sell for several dollars each the business looks promising. No man should engage in the business unless he knows something of their habits, etc. (print only edition)

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