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Alaskan trappers tend to be an independent bunch that have learned their skills the hard way – by living and trapping in a rugged, unforgiving, frozen land. Wolves are probably the most difficult furbearer in North America to trap, so don’t expect fast, easy results. However, by using the right gear, the right methods, hard work, and a little luck, you’ll be successful. Loaded with illustrations. 8-1/2 x 11 size. 123 pages.

An in-depth guide dealing with the obvious and not quite so obvious problems that have plagued the novice and professional alike. Contains 46 detailed chapters, covering such subjects as dig-sprung traps, covering and camouflage, pan tension, proper trap placement, weather factors, proper bedding, etc. 87 pages.

Excellent book by one of the best in the business. Covers trapping equipment and care of traps, general locations, and set methods including the dirthole, flat set, and variations. 37 pages.

The Canine Trapper’s Encyclopedia is the newest authority on canine trapping. This 310 page book covers red fox, gray fox, coyote and wolf in an easy to read, down to earth fashion. With over 30 years experience, John W. Crawford explains every aspect of canine trapping, covering all topics in this book. 310 pages, 200 pictures.

• Red Fox, Gray Fox, Coyote, and Wolf
• Sets and Traps
• Locations, Road Trapping, and Gang Setting
• Freeze Proofing and Snow Sets
• The Hay Set
• Iowa Fox Studies
• Cold Rolling
• Lures and Baits
• Canine Trapping Essentials
• Interviews with Top Wolf Trappers
• And Much, Much More…

Limited Edition - Signed & Numbered - Hard Cover

The Canine Trapper’s Encyclopedia is the newest authority on canine trapping. This 310 page book covers red fox, gray fox, coyote and wolf in an easy to read, down to earth fashion. With over 30 years experience, John W. Crawford explains every aspect of canine trapping, covering all topics in this book. 310 pages, 200 pictures.

• Red Fox, Gray Fox, Coyote, and Wolf
• Sets and Traps
• Locations, Road Trapping, and Gang Setting
• Freeze Proofing and Snow Sets
• The Hay Set
• Iowa Fox Studies
• Cold Rolling
• Lures and Baits
• Canine Trapping Essentials
• Interviews with Top Wolf Trappers
• And Much, Much More…

Bait and lure usage at the dirt hole, also traps and equipment. Different positioning of the trap in relation to what animal is being trapped. Blending is explained and how it is accomplished under different circumstances. Over 80 detailed photos to help you catch more fox, coyote, bobcat, and raccoon. 72 pages.

Explains and illustrates making various flat sets under all conditions. These sets have no holes to fill with water, blowing dirt, sand or leaves. 88 detailed photos, 78 pages.

Not only deals with fox and coyotes, but also with making land sets for bobcat, raccoon, mink, and otter. How to stabilize a trap, when using lightweight materials for antifreeze. Use of call lures. Use of trails. Use of electronic squeakers. Explains the use of psychology on the target animal to take its mind off danger. Explains WHY each different set works to take the wild canines. 184 pages.

Volume III. Describes in detail the favorite sets of some of the country’s best trappers. Chapters by Jepson, Thorpe, Plueger, Phillips and many others. You’re sure to learn something new from this book. 131 pages.

Now in its 2nd Printing. Since Kyle first wrote this book in 1995, there has yet to be a more complete beginner’s guide to dryland trapping released. The methods found in this guide were the foundation on which the Kaatz Bros. have continued to build and progress to where they are today! The techniques described are simple to follow, yet deadly effective! Kyle Kaatz gives the trapper seeking fox, coyote, raccoon, and the other land species the information needed to capture them with ease. 111 pages.

Destined to dramatically change your predator trapping methods. Jam-packed with information and trapline proven ideas that are unknown to the experts and certainly not in print. Will change the way you trap predators and will change the way you think! 72 pages.

A complete guide to trapping fox, coyote, and bobcat. Thirty-five years of hands-on experience has gone into this book. Contains knowledge and instruction that has come from thousands of trapline hours and thousands of trapline miles over a dozen states. The author gives you the know how to trap these elusive critters in rain, snow, sleet, or shine. 69 photos. 84 pages.

Volume 3.  This book will make you REALLY THINK as it dispels more old theories and outdated reasoning than all other books combined. There are a few toes stepped on in this book and a few people will have their feelings hurt, but Pedersen tells it like it is. This book wasn’t written to show you how to construct a dirthole set, it was written to open your mind, and it most definitely does that - and a whole lot more! 8-1/2 x 11 size. 72 pages.

The Very Last Edition ... by Slim Pedersen

Slim takes another look at some of the problems a predator trapper encounters. There's no question Slim is one of the most qualified trappers in the country in providing solutions to those problems. Plenty of the helpful information regardless of your experience level. From beginner to veteran, you'll benefit from having this book in your collection! There's very few trappers that can say they have 40-plus years of experience from a daily basis of trapping predators. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of the very best predator trappers in the country, Slim Pedersen!   8-1/2 x 11 size.  46 pages.  Copyright 2009

Most current information on trapping canines, both fox and coyotes. Methods and techniques described are designed to give you an insight into canine trapping and help you avoid some of the pitfalls normally encountered. 180 photos and illustrations. 112 pages.