Chapter fur handling equipment, techniques, and marketing. Trappers, biologists, veterinarians, and researchers have studied many. Trapping is a skill, and the more you use it, the better you get. Dont set more traps than you can effectively handle. Underspring trap the underspring, or jump trap, was used by many trappers years ago. He was a regular contributor to fur fish game and trappers world magazines for many years. In about 100 pages, land trapping made simple covers the very basics of most every topic on the subject of land trapping, primarily for fox, coyote and raccoon. Book dobbins land sets and trapping techniques traps for sale. Land sets and trapping techniques explains the ultimate methods for catching fox, coyote, raccoon and bobcat. Methods for catching fox, coyote, raccoon, and bobcat.
Trapping in the 21st century, by new york state trappers association, paperback, 34 pages, book is new but has a little bit of dirt on the covers. Dobbins land sets and trapping techniques book wcspdls. Techniques explains the ultimate methods for catching fox, coyote, raccoon and bobcat. Land sets and trapping techniques by charlie dobbins. Jacob feverishly poured through the book, soaking in the various techniques covered. Online trapper education courses will not be accepted. Control of damage by coyotes and some other carnivores by dale a. For the part you need only one or two baited sets and be able to set good blind sets where you find them. Land sets and trapping techni ques book 18006244493. The water set is usually described as a bodygripping trap or snare set so that the trap jaws or snare loop are partially submerged.
When you trap on land, you must be able to make selective sets, dispatch trapped furbearers humanely, and release nontarget animals safely. Pocket sets mink trapping tips pocket sets are also very productive for trapping mink and they work great for raccoons and muskrats. One of those sets that you should be making is the pocket set. The conibear is a type of trap used in water trapping and can also be used on land and is heavily regulated. How to trap small game the basics the survivalist blog. Raccoons also are often captured in sets made on dry land. This book by charles dobbins not only deals with fox and coyotes, but also with making land sets for the bobcat, raccoon, mink and otter. Land sets and trapping techniques by charles dobbins book. Land sets and trapping techniques this 184page book by charles dobbins describes the redgray fox, coyote, raccoon and bobcat, and the land sets that will take these animals. Habits, traps, snares, tools, attractors, location, sets, handling, marketing, etc. Major boddicker, this 57page book is based on seven years of field research and synthesizes the best of predator trapping techniques using leghold traps. By russ carman whether you trap raccoons in the water or on dry land, you will find a wealth. The canine trappers encyclopedia is the newest authority on canine trapping.
This book by charles dobbins not only deals with fox and coyotes, but also with making land sets. Narratives of trapping life stories of the trail and trap line in the adirondacks maryland canada wilderness arizona and florida 1922. Also discussed are the tools for making these sets, electronic squeakers, freezeproofing and much more. Land sets and trapping techniques forestry suppliers, inc. Use short trap chains for most land sets, especially those targeted for fox and coyote.
The sets most often used to take these animals are the dirthole set, the flat set, and the cubby set. There are many variations of these sets and more can be said about each one, but the idea here is to give a basic idea of what the sets are and how they are generally constructed. Pocket sets are also very productive for trapping mink and they work great for raccoons and muskrats. The first mention comes from leonard mascalls book on animal trapping. How to stabilize a trap, when using lightweight materials for antifreeze.
Appendix 4 regulations for bodygrip traps set on land. Although ive got them broken down into two catagories, land sets and water sets, in some instances there will be some overlap. This 184page book by charles dobbins describes the redgray fox, coyote, raccoon and bobcat, and the land sets that will take these animals. Neolithic hunters, including the members of the cucutenitrypillian culture of romania and ukraine c. For more information on baits, lures and sets, read these articles titled mink trapping techniques and mink trapping tips for some great information thats sure to increase the amount of mink you trap this year. This superb book has twelve chapters with a wealth of information and great illustrations with very nice pictures. Herb authored eight books of trapping instructions of which 15,000 copies were sold between 1933 and 1959, as well as distributing thousands of free trapping tips pamphlets. Covers all the aspects neccessary to being a successful land trapper. Beginners to advanced canine trappers will love this book. Jul 01, 2015 land sets and trapping techniques by charles dobbins. This 310 page book covers red fox, gray fox, coyote and wolf in an easy to read, down to earth fashion.
Land trapping made simple book is a beginners guide to trapping coyotes, fox, and dryland raccoon. The laws wont matter in a crisis, but they do apply while you are learning to trap. Jan 16, 2020 conibear trap selection is much the same in regards to a latrine set, as it is to any of the other abovementioned sets. Annual trappers reporting form required on or before april 30 each year, whether or not trapping activity occurred or furs were taken fur dealer record book must be carried on the person to whom issued at all times when buying the skins of furbearing animals and deer skins. Trapper education manual pdf new york state department of. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters.
Dry set methods for trapping raccoon, fox, bobcat, and coyote. Crawford explains every aspect of canine trapping, covering all topics in this book. Use guarded or stoploss traps for muskrats in shallow water or dry land sets. Mink trapping made easy with the mink trapping professor fellow mink trapper, minktoberfest is being planned for oct 610, 2021.
Trapping bmps include suggestions on practices, equipment, and techniques that will. A book of instruction telling how to trap, snare, poison and shoota valuable. Successful land trapping sets matt jones dvdminnesota. This book deals with fox and coyotes, and also with making land sets for bobcat, raccoon, mink, and otter. The land sets and trapping techniques book by charles dobbins describes t. Tools, equipment, lures, bait, urine, droppings, squeakers, foot hold traps, body gripping traps, stakes, drags, dirt hole, flat sets, natural sets. Trapping in nh new hampshire fish and game department. Yeah, it is nice to have a large repetoire of sets but to be quick and efficient, its better to stick to just two or three. The tools for making these sets, squeakers, freezeproofing, etc. Procedures for dispatching and releasing animals are described later in the course.
Trapping is a highly regulated, sciencebased activity because the public is concerned about wildlife conservation and the welfare of wild animals. Coyote instructional trapping books trappers trapping library. And the official pennsylvania game commission mobile app provides official information for pennsylvania hunters and trappers limited trapping opportunity at middle creek. Charles dobbins land sets and trapping techniques book. Charles dobbins land sets and trapping techniques book f. Trapping books by hawbaker trapping books, carman trapping. Buy land sets and trapping techniques by charles dobbins book how to trap coyote, red fox grey fox, red fox, raccoon and.
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Book dobbins land sets and trapping techniques traps for. How to stabilize a trap, when using lightweight materials for. The regulations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Assist property owners with wildlife damage problems. Previous new hampshire trapping license issued in the last three years. Everyone was a superstar in the way they contributed at minktoberfest 2019. Land sets and trapping techniques by charles dobbins methods for catching fox, coyote, raccoon, and bobcat. Shake excess water from the animal, and stroke it from head to tail with your hand to remove as much water as possible. Sets for productive river otter trapping great american. A complete guide to trapping all farmland fur with foothold traps, as well as body grippers.
They work well in land sets for fox and coyote because of the coilsprings speed, strength, and compact size. Based on lessons learned through two decades of experimentation and tens of thousands of trapline miles. Trapping on land can be more challenging than trapping in or near water. Many landowners will not allow trapping on their lands, but some do, and the way we approach the topic can mean the difference between a yes and a no. Trapping, hunting and outdoor books from furfishgame magazine the. Featuring books on raccoon trapping books, fox trapping books. Sets, catches and remakes dvd is two hours and has lots of action. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set. Everything you need to know about hunting and trapping in connecticut, such as season dates, regulations, notices, and more.
Jacobs birthday is the end of january, and this year his grandpa sent him a trapping book. In missouri, the major land dwelling animals are the fox, coyote, opossum, bobcat and skunk. Land sets and trapping techniques by charles dobbins book how to trap coyote, red fox grey fox, red fox, raccoon and bobcat. Use modern positioning techniques at dirt hole sets to increase selectivity. Land sets and trapping techniques book fleming outdoors. Jul 22, 2020 some states set a maximum amount of time the trap can be left alone. These methods entail the exclusive use of blind sets for otter. The land sets and trapping techni ques book by charles dobbins describes t. They work well in land sets for fox and coyote because of the. The set remake after a catch is an important part of successful trapping and this video exhibits the set remake with a straightforward approach.
Regulations are designed to help manage furbearing animals using safe and selective equipment and techniques. The game commission and the department of conservation and natural resources have teamed up to create an interactive map for pennsylvania hunters. Land sets and trapping techniques by charles dobbins. Land sets and trapping techniques book fleming traps. My sixty years on the plains trapping trading and indian fighting1905. Describes the fox, coyote, coon and bobcat, and the land sets that will take them. Fur dealer record book must be carried on the person to whom issued at all times when buying the skins of furbearing animals and deer skins. Trappers spend time studying wildlife, scouting, preparing traps, working with landowners, setting traps, running trap. Built on years of field experience, this comprehensive manual covers tools, equipment, lures, bait, urine, droppings, electronic attractors, foot hold traps, body gripping traps, stakes, drags, slides, dirt hole, flat sets and more. Land sets and trapping techniques charles dobbins book. From scouting and getting permission to trap, to actual land trapping sets, trap types and modifications, lures and fur handling, each topic explains just about enough to get a beginning trapper started. Trapping in these situations and for these animals is generally known as dry land trapping. Coilspring trap coilsprings are the fastest kind of foothold trap.
Explains the use of psychology on the target animal to take its mind off danger. Permit to trap for use by landowners to grant permission to trap on their land. Register for firearms, bowhunting, and trapping safety classes, as well as advanced hunter. If a furbearer is trapped in water, it should be removed from the trap and rinsed clean of any dirt, mud, or vegetation. Charles dobbins land sets and trapping techniques book describes the redgray fox, coyote, raccoon and bobcat, and the land sets that will take these animals.
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