Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper: Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping.Woodcock, E. N. (Eldred Nathaniel)
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Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper: Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping.
Woodcock, E. N. (Eldred Nathaniel)
Hunting; Trapping
Yes, boys, take your camp outfit and go out into the woods among
the hills, streams and lakes. There you will find one of the
most competent doctors and nurses that ever treated the ills
of human family. Do not forget to take a few copies of the
HUNTER-TRADER-TRAPPER along and other sporting magazines, as well as
some of the Harding Library, so while you are resting in camp you can
visit with the trapper boys all over the Union.
This is May 20, 1905, and the second time I have been out camping and
fishing this spring. Trout are not as plentiful as they were forty
years ago by a great deal, but we still get all we can use, and that
is plenty.
While you are out fishing do not forget to keep a lookout for signs
of game you will be trapping next winter. You may see where there has
been a litter of young mink, fox or coon reared. While these animals
are of migratory nature, they will, nevertheless, visit their old
homes frequently, so you will find these places a pretty sure place
to make a catch next fall when you put our your traps. Do not forget
that during the summer is just the time to fix some of your best sets
for fox and other fur bearing animals.
As I have had many years experience in camping, let me say to those
who have never camped, and who expect to camp the coming season, that
now is the time to hunt up a partner and get acquainted. I have
camped many seasons in large woods both with and without partners.
END OF FIFTY YEARS A HUNTER AND TRAPPER
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