Joseph R Smart

US Patent:

48094552, Mar 7, 1989

Filed:

Apr 20, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/039712

Inventors:

Joseph H. Smart - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A01K 9702

US Classification:

43 45

Abstract:

A bait package for wildlife comprises an odoriferous, effusive attractant material in an absorbent material therefor sealed within an easily puncturable container, which is placed at a desired location and punctured for use. For capturing marine life, such as edible crustaceans, e. g. crayfish, the attractant material may be a fish oil and the absorbent material either a usual bait formulation or an inexpensive, inedible, insoluble material, such as sawdust, and the bait package may be encased by an open weave material that catches the claws of the crustaceans. The bait package may also be covered with a porous material, such as a plastic foam sheeting, to protect the container and to aid diffision of the attractant following puncture of the container. The open weave material encasing the bait package is preferably a reusable case of special formation.