Figure-Four Box Trap

Fig. 12A you see this old-fashioned trap, set and ready for business. A small
door in the box will make it easy to remove captives. Any old box will do for
a figure-four trap, but much trouble is avoided by using a box with a large
lid for live game, as shown.

Fig. 12. This is set upside down, as shown above. The lid is considerably
larger than the box, and attached to It by a couple of leather hinges which
are tacked to the Lid and the box, as shown in the Illustration.

Fig. 9 is the spindle or trigger, and shows the manner in which the notches
are cut. Fig. 10 is the catch, and Fig. 11 is the upright.

Trap Door Box

Fig.1. These are easily constructed of rough wood, and should be set where the animals are common, and are baited with corn, fruits, vegetables, or meat, in accordance with the natural food of the creatures you are trying to catch.