The Trappera (TM)S Bible: Traps, Snares & Pathguards

Ok, so I was looking out the window and watching these rabbits hop by and got to wondering how one would go about catching one. It just seemed like something that one really ought to know, just in case... So I ordered this book and it was exactly what I was looking for. I enjoyed the author's style and practicality. Probably won't ever use this information, but now I think I know exactly how to catch that rabbit if I needed to. Of course it might take me a few trys and that rabbit may be more warry than it looks, but at least I'd know where to start. Now I'll have to find a good book on skinning and cooking rabbits, just in case... ;)

This book has more information on traps than any other book I have read. The instructions are clear and there are plenty of diagrams.

The title to this book is somewhat misleading. It is not a trapper's bible. This book covers do-it-yourself snares, homemade box traps and path guards. However, it covers these topics better than I have ever seen before. I learned more about these topics in the 1 1/2 hours it took me to read this book than I did in 4 years of online research/fooling around, etc. The basics of snaring are explained extremely well. The illustrations are wonderful and more than adequatly explain every point. Many of his tricks and sets of snares are so clever you wonder why you never though of them. His box trap plans are pure genius and wonderfully explained. I havent found another source for such amazing trap plans or ideas. Basically, this book will teach you everything you need to know about snaring. The only thing it leaves out is instructions on what to use to attract and where to set(with some exceptions). He does explain some but not much, it's generally common sense (although you can never assume things like that). IF YOU ARE GETTING INTO SNARING OR JUST WANTING TO HAVE SOME FUN, YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. IT WILL GIVE YOU A PROVERBIAL "CRASH COURSE" IN SNARING FIVE OF FIVE STARS

An excellent source for the complete novice. Martin's work is clear, complete and even humorous. As someone who did not even know the difference between a trap or a snare, I can highly recommend this book as a first step in finding out. The illustrations are flawless. I am someone mildly concerned about the impact of Y2K and this book was a wealth of information on being able to provide meat for yourself in the event of emergencies. Happy reading!

I have read many books on survival and trapping. They all delt a little with the art of trapping to aquire food for survival, but did not give the in depth instruction and details for both large and small game as this book has. I would reccomend this book to any one that is trying to hone-up their survival skills or just wish a low cost alternative to controling pest in their garden.