Everything in the world of predators, and especially canines, revolves around scent. Different scents tell the animal where food is, as well as who is who in the neighborhood. When it comes to trapping, the science of scents and their relationship and impact on the trapline should be studied thoroughly.
Over the years I have had many trapline dogs and have always paid a lot of attention to them on my traplines. They are constantly using their noses and working scents. Some of my dogs could pick out an old