SCIENCE OF TRAPPINGDESCRIBES THE FUR BEARING ANIMALS.THEIR NATURE, HABITS AND DISTRIBUTION, WITH PRACTICAL METHODSFOR THEIR CAPTURE.By E. KREPS.Published byA. A. HARDING, Publisher106 Walnut StreetSt. Louis, Mo.CONTENTS.CHAPTER PAGEI. The Trapper's Art 15II. The Skunk 32III. The Mink 43IV. The Weasel 52V. The Marten 58VI. The Fisher 66VII. The Otter 74VIII. The Beaver 88IX. The Muskrat 103X. The Fox 110XI. The Wolf 126XII. The Bear 141XIII. The Raccoon 148XIV. The Badger 154XV. The Opossum 160XVI. The Lynx 166XVII. The Bay Lynx or Wild Cat 173XVIII. The Cougar 178XIX. The Wolverine 184XX. The Pocket Gopher 190XXI. The Rabbit 196XXII. Tracks and Signs 203XXIII. Handling Furs 220XXIV. Steel Traps 230