Description
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section I—The Mink • The Mink, Himself • Mink Habits and the Trapper
Section II—Preparing the Line • Scouting • Maps • What to Look For • Feeder Streams • Big Streams • Reservoirs, Lakes and Marshes • Preseason Preparation • Two and Three Day Checks
Section III—Gearing Up • Foot-grippers • Body-grippers • The Tunnel Trap • Snares • Live Traps • Dyeing and Waxing. • Equipment • Bait • Lure • Urine • Feathers/Fur/Plastic • Coverings • Getting Around
Section IV—Set Construction • Placing the Trap • Guides
Section V—The Sets • The Pocket Set • The High Pocket • The Elbow Set • Trail Sets • Natural Holes • Drift Pile Sets • Culverts and Bridges • The Dirthole Set • The Coni-Board • Tunnel Sets • Boxes • The Sandwich Set • Deep Water Mink
Section VI—Line Management • The First Day • Check Days • Gang Setting • Which Set to Use • Working the Elements • Drowning Sets • Incidentals • The Human Factor • Developing the Line • Record Keeping • Night Checks • At Day’s End
Section VII—After the Catch • Fur Handling • Marketing
Section VIII—References • Recommended Reading • Sources of Products and Services • Thank you
