The Importance of Choosing the Correct Trap Set
Furbearers are caught either in or near water or on land. To trap a specific furbearer, you need to use sets designed for that animal and its habits. Using the correct size and type of trap is essential to achieving a high level of efficiency and minimizing the risk of injuring the captured animal. How an individual trapper chooses to use a trap is also critical. This unit covers some of the best management practices to increase the selectivity of your sets and safely and responsibly harvest furbearers.
Successful Trapping
A successful trapper today is a sportsman who has:
- Keen powers of observation
- A complete knowledge of furbearers
- Sharp skills
- Effective, well-maintained equipment