DCHP-1 Online
trap out Fur Trade 
exhaust the supply of fur-bearing animals through trapping.
- 1936 An Indian never "traps out" his territory, like many white trappers, but always leaves enough fur-bearing animals to insure the permanent value of the locality.
- 1956 Trapping is not as profitable as it was, for much of the country is becoming trapped out.
- 1936 An Indian never "traps out" his territory, like many white trappers, but always leaves enough fur-bearing animals to insure the permanent value of the locality.