Fox Trapping: A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot A Valuable Book for Trappers

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Fox Trapping: A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot A Valuable Book for Trappers

by A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding

EN·~2 hours·28 chapters

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28 total

FALL CATCH.

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Published by A. R. HARDING PUB. CO. COLUMBUS, OHIO Copyright, 1906 By A. R. HARDING

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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FOX TRAPPING - A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot A Valuable Book for Trappers - EDITED BY A. R. HARDING

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INTRODUCTORY.

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FOX TRAPPING

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CHAPTER I. GENERAL INFORMATION.

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CHAPTER II. BAITS AND SCENTS.

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CHAPTER III. FOXES AND ODOR.

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CHAPTER IV. CHAFF METHOD, SCENT.

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Description

This practical guide gathers the most reliable fox‑trapping techniques from seasoned hunters across North America, offering clear step‑by‑step instructions for setting snares, springs, and baited lures. It explains the habits and habitats of the various fox species, from the common red to the rarer grey and black, and details the seasonal timing that makes a catch most likely. Readers also learn essential skinning and pelt‑preserving tips that keep the fur in top condition.

Richly illustrated with photographs of traps, catches, and wilderness scenes, the book lets newcomers visualize each setup before trying it in the field. Regional advice helps trappers adapt methods to local terrain, whether in New England woods or the prairie plains. By combining straightforward diagrams with time‑tested anecdotes, it serves as a solid reference for anyone looking to start or improve their fox‑hunting craft.

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Fox Trapping: A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot A Valuable Book for Trappers A Valuable Book for Trappers

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (164K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri

Release date

Oct 15, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding

A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding

1871–1930

Best known for plainspoken guides to trapping, hunting, and fur handling, this early 20th-century outdoors writer helped turn frontier know-how into practical reading for everyday sportsmen. He also built influential magazines that kept that hands-on tradition alive.

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