Hints on Mountain-Lion Trapping

Name: Hints on Mountain-Lion Trapping
Author: Stanley Paul Young

By Stanley Paul Young

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The leaflet summarizes mountain-lion natural history and practical methods for local control. It outlines the animal's range and feeding and hunting habits, including long nightly movements, senses, killing methods, and occasional communal feeding; recommends against poisons and emphasizes hunting with trained hounds and the use of large foot-hold traps; explains how to choose trap locations—saddles, scratch hills, and carcass sets—how to arrange multiple traps around kills, use of catnip as a lure, trap sizes and safety cautions for livestock and people, and notes limits of control measures in wilderness areas.

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Stanley Paul Young

Stanley Paul Young was an influential figure in the field of wildlife management and trapping. He is best known for his practical guides on trapping various predators, including coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions. His works, such as "Den Hunting as a Means of Coyote Control" and "Hints on Bobcat Trapping," provide valuable insights into effective wildlife control methods, reflecting his expertise and commitment to conservation. Young's contributions have been significant in shaping practices related to predator management and rodent control, making his writings a resource for both professionals and enthusiasts in the field.