Science of Trapping / Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits and Distribution, with Practical Methods for Their Capture

Name: Science of Trapping / Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits and Distribution, with Practical Methods for Their Capture
Author: Elmer Harry Kreps

By Elmer Harry Kreps

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The manual offers practical guidance on trapping, combining natural-history sketches of many furbearing mammals with step-by-step methods for capture and fur preparation. Each species account describes habits, habitat preferences, seasonal fur quality, and baiting or set recommendations, while later sections cover tracking signs, pelt handling and stretching, and steel-trap selection and placement; illustrations and photographs accompany technical instructions to help readers match techniques to animal behavior and field conditions.

About the Author

Elmer Harry Kreps

Elmer Harry Kreps was an American author known for his contributions to outdoor literature, particularly in the fields of trapping and woodcraft. His notable works include "Science of Trapping," which provides detailed insights into the habits and habitats of fur-bearing animals, along with practical methods for their capture. Kreps also authored "Woodcraft," a guide that emphasizes skills and knowledge essential for outdoor living. Through his writings, he has influenced generations of outdoor enthusiasts and has contributed to the understanding of wildlife and nature.