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