Author Topic: help with snare's (Read 763 times)

deerslayer15 · « **on:** January 05, 2005, 03:48:50 AM »

Just got into trapping and was wondering if anyone can tell me how to make a few snares to catch coons. I will be traping on a ceek bed, the coons travel here alot and we have seen some huge tracks. Also if I set snare traps will the hunt a dog if it would happen to get in thim. Any advise will reallly help means nobody around here traps.

mmwb · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2005, 04:43:23 AM »

Here's a couple of links that may be helpful. One is a how to, the other one with a lot of excellent info. There is is always a risk of dogs getting in your snares, but I'm told by the more experienced trappers that a dog will settle down more than a wild animal--perhaps sees the snare more as a leash--and thus is less likely to severely injure or kill itself. Maybe some of the experienced guys will comment.

http://www.trapperman.com/trapperman/Making_snare.html
http://www.traps4kids.com/Snaring.html

boltejector · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2005, 07:38:26 AM »

Place the snare in a funnel area with bati such as sardines or fish somewhere near the snare area on the waterline. Make the snare about 6 to 8 inches around and if need be attach it to a lathe you can use as a steak to hold it in place.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2005, 11:50:26 AM »

15,what state do you live in?I make snares as part of my living,every state has differant regulations governing there make up--some require deer stops,some require swivels,etc.,etc.--make sure you know what your regs are.
In responce to bolt ejectors suggestion you use a lathe to stake your snare---DONT---a lathe is not suitable as a stake for any furbearer,but rats and mink---even then I won't use them---the reason is ---a coon ,beaver or other large furbearer will make quick work of destroying or carrying off your lathe and snare or trap---all this does is help give trapping a black eye.
Welcome to the forum.
Tom

deerslayer15 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2005, 09:18:07 AM »

I live in W.V. I'm not to sure of the regulations, i'm still trying to learn all about traping. Can't wait till I learn everything I need to know so I can start trapin. :lol:

Bogmaster · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2005, 09:27:01 AM »

15,I just got done making snares for a customer in West Virginia.For land snares,you need a relaxing lock plus a deer stop set so that your snare cannot close down to less than 2 1/2 inch diameter loop.If you choose not to use a deer stop,you must have a breakaway device that will break apart at 350 pounds or less.
Tom

deerslayer15 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2005, 11:15:35 AM »

Need some help...again

One of my buddies has a live trap for coons so I figure while I was learnin about the other traps I would go ahead a try and catch a few. I have used a live rap before but the one he let me barrow has the dobble door. Should I have both doors open or just one. Right now it is set with both doors open. :roll:

boltejector · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2005, 05:08:06 AM »

If a lath is driven deep enough and there is only a foot showing above ground it should very well be solid enough for coons. I have used them on numerous occasions.

fishdaddy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2005, 11:45:52 AM »

leave both doors open. it gives the coon a clear view .