Notice we said "important to your recipient", not "important to you". Gift giving is not about you. It's about them. Some people tend to forget that and end up giving a gift that they would like themselves.

Another tip: If you are an important person in recipient's life, a gift that involves giving of your time is usually appreciated. For example, if you've been working a lot and haven't had much time to spend with your spouse, for your anniversary, consider giving a weekend getaway together.

That in itself is a good example of examining a person's life or situation and turning it into a great gift idea. The situation is: your spouse hasn't had quality time with you that he/she deserves. The gift is: a weekend getaway together.

It's a simple concept really. Create your own help with gifts: take a look at who you are giving to and try to understand circumstances of their life. Then find a gift that fits! Put that brain of yours to work to find perfect gift! And don't forget to use your heart, too. That's where ALL of really good gifts come from. :)

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Place a trap cover over trap and sift 1/2" of dirt over entire trap and trap bed area.  Be careful to make sure there are no small rocks or other debris that could get stuck in trap jaws when trap springs.  The covering over your trap should be flush to slightly elevated compared to surrounding ground.

The final step is placing lure, bait and urine.  I perform this step last so as not to get any odors on trap or bedding material which would cause canine to dig and scratch at trap resulting in a sprung and empty trap.

A good gland lure is a must.  Put several drops on some fur and deposit in bottom of hole.  Place a natural backing about 4 to 6 inches high behind dirt hole and spray urine over backing.  Use anything from natural surroundings, such as a piece of wood or rock.  If you use bait try to use something slightly tainted, as rotten bait seems to attract more possum and skunks.

Your set is ready and only needs to have lure added weekly or after rains.  Try making several sets in one location, especially if a lot of sign is present.  When you catch a canine, be sure to remake set even if area is all torn up.  Just use a different clean trap and bedding material.  As soon as weather starts freezing, mix trap anti-freeze with your dirt or use dry dirt that you saved during dry summer months.

The last several winters have been pretty mild, which has provided us with some excellent weather for canine trapping.  Be patient if your line gets covered with snow, because having sets out during a thaw is one of most productive times and could result in your best catch of season.

Article By John S. Chagnon Visit www.outdoor-catalog.com/trapping for good tips on Fur Trapping!