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A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
Wolf and Coyote Trapping: An Up-to-Date Wolf Hunter's Guide Giving the Most Successful Methods of Experienced "Wolfers" for Hunting and Trapping These Animals, Also Gives Their Habits in Detail.
"Wolf and Coyote Trapping: An Up-to-Date Wolf Hunter's Guide" by A. R. Harding is a practical guide on hunting and trapping wolves and coyotes, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an instructional manual for experienced hunters, detailing various methods of trapping these animals while also providing insights into their habits and behaviors. The guide aims to equip readers with the knowledge necessary to effectively manage and reduce the populations of these predatory animals that pose threats to livestock. The beginning of the book introduces the severity of the problem posed by wolves and coyotes, particularly their depredations on farms and ranches, creating significant economic losses for landowners. Harding emphasizes the cunning nature of these animals and the various strategies employed by hunters, including trapping, shooting, and use of poison. He outlines different species of wolves found across North America, their appearances, geographic distribution, and breeding habits, establishing a foundation for the detailed methods and insights that follow in the subsequent chapters.
David E. (David Ernest) Lantz
Coyotes in Their Economic Relations
"Coyotes in Their Economic Relations" by David E. Lantz is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This bulletin, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Biological Survey in 1905, examines the economic impact of coyotes on agriculture, particularly focusing on the sheep industry in the western United States. The work highlights the coyote's habits, food sources, and their detrimental effects on livestock, while also discussing methods of control and protection against these predators. In this comprehensive report, Lantz outlines the various aspects of coyote life, from their abundance across the U.S. to their diet, which includes both beneficial and harmful prey. He emphasizes the negative economic consequences of coyote depredations on ranchers and sheep farmers, citing significant losses in livestock. The document explores various strategies for managing coyote populations—including poisoning, trapping, hunting, and the introduction of coyote-proof fencing—as possible solutions to alleviate the pressures coyotes place on agricultural activities. Lantz's research advocates for practical measures that could enhance sheep production while restoring coyotes' ecological roles as natural predators of harmful rodent species.
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