Chapter 8: Trapping and Furtaking Basics
Trapping Practices

Learn about the behavior of furbearers you plan to trap.

• Allows for the placement of a trap line that will limit the possibility of non-target catches.

Place traps away from well-traveled paths or residential areas.

• Pets are not always on a leash.

Use the appropriate bait or lure to minimize the capture of non-target species.

• Species have selective needs for food.
• Bait should not be visible. Prevents non-target species, such as hawks and owls, from being caught.

How the Animals Are Used

Furbearers are used for a variety of products and purposes.

• Clothing
• Meat
• Building materials, paint, and soap (produced from the carcass after rendering)