The Lost Code

Slip-Noose Trap

19th century
Ash, linen thread, horsehair
Diam. 53 cm
Slip-noose traps were used to hunt passenger pigeons and snow buntings (or snowbirds) for food on île d'Orléans. Snow bunting hunting was banned in 1963.
Parks Canada collection, Québec

• The Habitant's Diet
• Diet in France