The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-24

Life in the Wood. Trick. Of Trapping and
Trnpmah ina.

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with numerous and valuable SUGGESTIONS az 10
1000. THESE homely matters are discussed WI n
great simplicity, tut with an evident relish
which, in some degree, communicate itself to
the re1der' who In the end experiences certain
yearning 10 set up a bark shAnty and - dug
ont on his own account
The htst thing, OF course - be considered in
reference to trapping campaign IL the selection
OF your ground and IL Is well 70 choose local.
NY where travel by water cn be resorted 10
Hs much AS possible since otter mink beaver
ana muskrat. which are all amphbious animals
are 'moug the most desirable game Tor the trap
per Lakes ponds and streams bordered 10y
wild woods form the best grounds fortnis species
Escort. aud the mountain lakes OF the Adiron-
dachs aud All ghanes or the head waters Of the
kennebec and Pen0bscot may be especially
cited. The amateur il recommended to connne
his ltbors to the borders Of a single laks and
adjoining forest, as much OF the travelling to
and fro can Ue done by boat. Having decided
up II the seat OF operations. the young trappers
should Immediately set to work at bull ling their
shanties ami boats. The home snaut,,' which
u me pace OF rendezvous ana storage Is OF
R'oiles, IMPORTANCE anu Suo"u oe oons'uo'su
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vac way WIS "o"h yves eAp'''' urec''onT' anu
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miles. and the number aud weight OF trap' and
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