Hints on Bobcat Trapping by Stanley Paul Young

"Hints on Bobcat Trapping" by Stanley Paul Young is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a practical guide for controlling bobcat populations, focusing on effective trapping methods. It addresses the economic impact of bobcats as predators on livestock and provides insights into their natural behavior and hunting habits. The content of the book primarily discusses techniques for trapping bobcats, detailing various trap settings, the preparation of bait and scents, and tips for ensuring successful catches. Young emphasizes the significance of understanding the habitat and behaviors of bobcats to select optimal trapping locations. The guide offers step-by-step instructions for setting traps, including recommendations for scented and "blind" trap setups, and highlights the importance of careful preparation to avoid alarming potential catches. Overall, it is a thorough resource for those looking to manage bobcat populations effectively while minimizing loss to domestic livestock. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Young, Stanley Paul, 1889-1969
Title Hints on Bobcat Trapping
Series Title United States Department of Agriculture Leaflet No. 78
Credits Produced by Tom Cosmas utilizing materials provided on The
Internet Archive
Reading Level Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Subject Trapping
Subject Animal traps
Subject Bobcat -- Control
Category Text
eBook-No. 48710
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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