Guide to Trapping by Jim Spencer (2007, Paperback)

A great book that is helpful for both the beginner trapper and the expert.

This book has outstanding advice on matching the right trap (whether leg-hold, coni-bear, or snare) for each kind of furbearer. There are species-specific instructions for making the perfect sets. It also has tips for preparing and marketing pelts to maximize profits. In "Guide to Trapping," Jim Spencer gives strategies for successfully harvesting popular species such as raccoon, muskrat, mink, otter, beaver, coyote, gray fox, red fox, bobcat, skunk, and opossum. It covers trap styles and the basics of establishing and working a successful trap-line. These field-tested techniques will help trappers make sets that deliver maximum results.