A Beginner's Trapping Guide Author:South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks This pamphlet was prepared for the beginner and the amateur trapper. It explains some of the habits of various animals in South Dakota and some methods to trap them. There is no single best method for trapping a species, since conditions vary within the borders of a state as well as from year to year. Experienced trappers will undoubtedly find t... more »hings in this pamphlet they do not agree with. This is to be expected as no two trappers make their sets exactly the same way. This pamphlet is simply a guide to help the young and inexperienced trapper get started.« less