The Black Book of Coyote Trapping By Kellen Kaatz 122 pages
Preparation. Persistence. Patience. Learn the systematic approach to increase your coyote trapping success. You’ll be motivated to get out and gain new permissions, adjust and treat your gear precisely, and put more coyotes on the stretchers. With a thorough understanding of coyote location, and deep knowledge of all things coyote Kellen Kaatz leaves nothing to chance in his style of coyote taking. Air up the tires, load up the pickup, it’s time to hit the coyote trapline!
Table of Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................7 Introduction ..........................................................................................10 The Coyote Social Network ...............................................................12 Trapline Logistics: Permissions & Mapping ....................................15 Locations: Macro & Micro ..................................................................19 The Dirt .................................................................................................29 Traps & Hardware................................................................................31 Trap Adjustment ..................................................................................43 Trap Treatment ....................................................................................48 Anchoring Systems .............................................................................51 Tools .....................................................................................................52 Pan Covers ...........................................................................................53 Shovels and Diggers ...........................................................................55 Rake ......................................................................................................56 Packing Your Gear ..............................................................................57 Gloves ...................................................................................................59 Headlight & Spotlight ..........................................................................60 Hand Tools ...........................................................................................61 The Trapping Truck .............................................................................62 Attractants ............................................................................................65 Sets & Setting ......................................................................................74 Approaching Opening Day ...............................................................100 Troubleshooting & Maintenance ......................................................102 Notes on Snaring ...............................................................................107 Skinning ..............................................................................................109 Fleshing ..............................................................................................115 Stretching ...........................................................................................116 Marketing ...........................................................................................117 Coyote Trapping Cheat Sheet .........................................................119 Epilogue .............................................................................................120
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