Animals & Science

The raccoon is not a hard animal to trap. He has two habits that make him vulnerable to the trapper; he is always curious and always hungry. His life takes him on a constant search for food, and...

Killies, commonly known as Minnow fish, can be used as bait to catch larger fish such as trout or salmon. Some people even catch killies and keep them as pets. Whatever the reasons for wanting...

Sparrows can create problems for native birds in an area by infringing on their feeding sites and nesting grounds. Homemade sparrow traps are relatively straight forward to make. Repeating sparrow...

Pigeons can be a nuisance to those living in or near urban areas. These birds often gather in large groups and roost on top of buildings and inside garages or sheds, and they feed on nearly...

Crawfish (or crayfish) resemble small lobsters. Crawfish are found in freshwater bodies like ponds and lakes, particularly in Louisiana and Arizona. They make for a delicious snack and are even...

Weasels are carnivorous mammals with long, sleek bodies and short legs. They can grow up to 16 inches long and are found throughout North America---more specifically, they are often found in and...

Turtles are not particularly dangerous animals. But if you near live a river or lake, or have a homemade pond in your backyard, they can overrun your pond. At that point you may want to find a...

If you have a pond near your home chances are turtles are one of its main residents. For the most part, turtles are harmless and will do a lot of good for your body of water, feeding on dead fish,...

Eels are spectacular creatures that have fascinated mankind for ages. The eel breeds far out at sea, then spends years of its life traveling to the freshwater streams where it will mature before...

Hunting for game is a popular activity and can provide you with a few delicious meals for your effort. One method of hunting for small game is through trapping, which can be effective for catching...

If you have a bobcat hanging around your property, you had better make sure your animals are safe and any poultry pens are closed tight. Bobcats can easily jump a 6-foot fence and are very good...

Moles, mice, rats and other small creatures are more than a nuisance; they can bring diseases into your home. If you want to trap rodents but are squeamish about using a standard snap trap, use a...

Rattlesnakes, like most any other snake, like to hole up in dark and confined places. They love to be underneath things such as rocks and logs, so some of the most successful rattlesnake traps...

Whether it's problem birds in your back yard or birds you want to mark in order to track, a live bird trap is the answer. It will accomplish your needs without harming the birds or their habitat...

Follow these simple instructions to make a homemade minnow trap.

Whether you call them crawfish, crawdads, or crayfish, these little guys are tasty! Lucky for us they are easy to catch, easy to cook, and easy to eat. If you have a waterway near you, rig up...

Whether you call them crawfish, crawdads, or crayfish, these little guys are tasty! Lucky for us they are easy to catch, easy to cook, and easy to eat. If you have a waterway near you, rig up...

An armadillo in your yard will make itself known by the path of destruction it wreaks. In the southern United States the armadillo's burrowing habits cause extensive damage to lawns, tree roots...

In this how-to you will learn how to live catch a pesky raccoon.

These are instructions to make a small fish trap for a creek. Fish and other aquatic life are able to swim in, but they can't swim out until you let them out. Creeks are usually shallow and you...

Snapping turtles can become pond pests. They grow quite large, eat fish and may attack ducklings and goslings. Snapping turtles tend to hide in a pond's bottom mud, and they rarely exit water to...

If a dangerous animal enters your area, authorities may not be able to reach you quickly. You should learn how to trap the animal and hold it until help arrives.

Buying a humane mouse trap will allow you to catch any mice who've found their way into your home and release them back into the wild, far from your home.

A bear in a trap is a dangerous thing. The animal is very strong, and as a wild animal, is unpredictable. Great care must be taken when dealing with a trapped bear, and it is necessary to be...

Rabbits have found a place in numerous children's books, cartoons and of course, as Easter's non-religious mascot and purveyor of chocolate candy. This has led many people to catch rabbits to keep...

Useful for halibut bait and occasionally desired as an ethnic food, Octopuses are sometime sought for their own merits. Generally, however, they are accidentally caught in cod fish traps and...

Alligators, once hunted extensively, became a protected species for a time and re-established their large population. Some states, such as Florida, now have an annual alligator hunt to keep the...