The Project Gutenberg eBook ofSteel TrapsThis ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this ebook or online atwww.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook.Title: Steel TrapsAuthor: A. R. HardingRelease date: November 7, 2010 [eBook #34229]Language: EnglishCredits: Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STEEL TRAPS ***
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Title: Steel TrapsAuthor: A. R. HardingRelease date: November 7, 2010 [eBook #34229]Language: EnglishCredits: Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri
Title: Steel Traps
Author: A. R. Harding
Author: A. R. Harding
Release date: November 7, 2010 [eBook #34229]
Language: English
Credits: Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri
*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STEEL TRAPS ***
I. Sewell Newhouse
II. Well Made Traps
III. A Few Failures
IV. Some European Traps
V. Proper Sizes
VI. Newhouse Traps
VII. Double and Webbed Jaw Traps
VIII. Victor and Hawley & Norton Traps
IX. Jump Traps
X. Tree Traps
XI. Stop Thief Traps
XII. Wide Spreading Jaws
XIII. Caring For Traps
XIV. Marking Traps
XV. How to Fasten
XVI. How to Set
XVII. Where to Set
XVIII. Looking at Traps
XIX. Mysteriously Sprung Traps
XX. Good Dens
XXI. The Proper Bait
XXII. Scent and Decoys
XXIII. Human Scent and Sign
XXIV. Hints on Fall Trapping
XXV. Land Trapping
XXVI. Water Trapping
XXVII. When to Trap
XXVIII. Some Deep Water Sets
XXIX. Skinning and Stretching
XXX. Handling and Grading
XXXI. From Animal to Market
XXXII. Miscellaneous Information
Newhouse Traps — All Sizes
Mr. Sewell Newhouse
The First Shop
Old Newhouse Trap
A Well Made Trap
Limb Growing Thru Jaws
"Bob Tail" Trap
Defective Pan Bearing
The All Steel
The Modified All Steel
Poor Setting Device
Double Jaw Without Dog
The Duplex
The "No Cross"
German Fox Trap
English Rabbit Trap
Awaiting The Trapper
Wisconsin Trapper, Furs and Traps
Mink, Trapped Under An Old Root
No. 0 Newhouse Trap
No. 1 Newhouse Trap
No. 1 1/2 or Mink Trap
No. 2 or Fox Trap
No. 3 or Otter Trap
No. 4 or Wolf Trap
No. 2 1/2 or Otter Trap With Teeth
No. 3 1/2 or Extra Strong Otter Trap
No. 21 1/2 Without Teeth
Offset Jaw Beaver Trap
Detachable Clutch Trap
Newhouse Special Wolf Trap
Small Bear Trap
Small Bear Trap With Offset Jaws
Standard Bear Trap
Regular Bear Trap With Offset Jaws
Grizzly Bear Trap
Bear Trap Chain Clevis
Steel Trap Setting Clamp
No. 81 or Webbed Jaw Trap
No. 91 or Double Jaw Trap
A Morning Catch of Skunk
No. 1 Victor Trap
No. 4 Victor Trap
No. 1 Oneida Jump
No. 4 Oneida Jump
A "Jump" Trap Trapper
The Tree Trap
Tree Trap Set and Animal Approaching
Animal Killed in Tree Trap
Stop Thief Trap
Method of Setting Stop Thief Trap
Trapper's Cabin and Pack Horses
Trapper Making Bear Set
Washing and Greasing Traps
Putting the Traps in Order
Traps and Trapper
Marked and Ready to Set
The Sliding Pole
A Staple Fastening
Shallow Water Set
Hole Set Before Covering
Another Hole Set Before Covering
Hole Set After Covering
Wrong Position Set
The Three Log Set
Marten Shelf Set
Big Game Set
Ring or Loop Fastening
Caught Within the Limits of Chicago
Fox, Wolf or Coyote Trail
Fox, Wolf or Coyote on the Run
Muskrat Tracks
Mink and Opossum Tracks
Wisconsin Trapper — Knows Where to Set
Profitable Day's Catch
Snowshoeing Over the Trapping Line
Once Over the Line — White Weasel
Caught Just Before a Cold Snap
Bait Stealer — Bird
Northern Trapper With Pack Basket
Some Northern Furs
Nebraska Trapper's One Night Catch
Night's Catch by Colorado Trapper
Both Trappers — Father and Daughter
Part of Connecticut Trapper's Catch
Eastern Trapper's Catch
Caught Where Scent Is Much Used
Young Trappers Discussing Scent
Teaching The Boy Art Of Trapping
Trapper's Home In Colorado
A Few Days' Catch
The Inside of Northern Trapper's Cabin
Coyote Trapping on the Cattle Ranches
Eastern Mink — November Caught
Muskrat House
Wolf Caught at "Bank Set"
Lynx Caught in Steel Trap
Marten Caught in Shelf Set
Shelf Set and Fastening
Squirrel Caught on Stump
Raccoon Caught in Oneida Jump
Red Fox Caught at Dry Land Set
Opossum Caught in No. 1 Newhouse
Black Skunk in No. 1 1/2 Victor
Baited and Caught at Cubby Set
There To Stay-In A Newhouse
Mountain Lion Securely Caught
Beaver, Trap and Trapper
Large Otter Caught in No. 3 Newhouse
Muskrat Caught in Double Jaw
A Morning's Catch of Rats
The Black Water Marsh
Just After the Season Opens
Deep Water Set Trap Fastening
Skinning a Bob Cat
Single and Three Board Stretcher
Some Stretching Patterns
Dakota Trapper's Method
Holder For Skinning
Wire Coon Method
Wire and Twig Coon Method
Size of Stretching Boards
Pole Stretchers
Fleshing Board
Stretching Frame
Skin on Stretcher
Hoop Stretcher
The Home Shanty
A Line Shanty
To those that have followed the setting of Steel Traps there is a fascination or "fever" which comes over them every fall about the time of the first frosts. The only remedy seems to be a few weeks on the trap line.
While some look upon trapping as an unprofitable business, yet the number is becoming rapidly less, for more and more people are yearly deriving pleasure, profit and health from out-door life such as trapping, hunting, etc. There are thousands of trappers scattered over America who are reaping a harvest of fur each year from their Steel Traps valued at hundreds of dollars in addition to the healthful sport they enjoy.
In some parts of Canada and the Northwest a trapper in a year catches fur the value of which together with the bounty brings him $1,000.00 to $2,000.00. It is said on pretty good authority that a trapper in British Columbia a few years ago caught upwards of $6,000 worth of fur, principally marten, in one season.
There are many thousands of trappers scattered from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean and from the Pacific to the Atlantic that make hundreds of dollars each year with Steel Traps.
There is also a vast number who trap only a few weeks each season. This includes boys and farmers after the busy season.
The actual number engaged in trapping is not known. Neither is the actual value of the raw fur catch, but it is thought to exceed $10,000,000 yearly. Is it any wonder then that so many want to know more about Steel Traps and Trapping?
Considerable of the information herein in regard to traps, scent, decoy, etc., is gathered from old and experienced trappers from all parts of America as well as from the great trap manufacturers, Oneida Community Ltd., so that readers can rely upon the information imparted in this book as being trustworthy. Some books, purporting to be of value to hunters and trappers, are written by men who have never followed a line of traps or been in close touch with trappers.
The author of this work has been engaged for many years in trapping and collecting furs and has come into close contact with many of the leading trappers of the country.
Steel Traps are far superior to Snares or Deadfalls from the fact that they can be used for both land and water trapping while Snares and Deadfalls are adapted to Land Trapping only.
A. R. Harding.