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Look for signs of game in droppings, shelters, tracks, scratches, and signs of feeding. A significant source of water and food for the area is a safe bet as well.
Find a sapling (a young tree) that is strong enough yet bendy. Keep in mind, it must be able to hold the game high in the air until you find it. If no saplings are around, look for a large tree limb and decent-sized rock. This is an alternate method that uses the same idea but doesn’t require a bendable, well-placed sapling.
The base should be longer than the hook and a bit sturdier. The hook can be small–as long as it fits into the mouth of the base.
The base should be very close to the sapling you scouted out; the two will work in tandem.
Test it before you assume it’s sturdy. Remember: the animal will be struggling.
Make sure your cord is the proper length. When the hook is in place, the sapling should be bent towards a 90 degree angle. When the hook is removed, it should straighten up again (dangling the animal).
Make the noose wide enough that it won’t miss your target. You can spread it out on the ground with small twigs or pebbles; they won’t interfere with it flying up when the animal is caught. It can be a good idea to prop the noose up with some sticks, especially if you are snaring at a game trail.
Carve them into peg shapes beforehand to drill them into the ground more easily. Place their “arms” parallel to each other. You will use the armpits as a source of support for the necessary tension.
This stick does not have to be any particular shape but semi-straight.
Test everything before you assume it’s secure. A struggling animal will not go easy on your trap. Tie your wire around a rock and throw over a sturdy tree limb if easier or more convenient. The rock should dangle above the ground and emulate the same methods used with the sapling.
A stick that is around 4 in (10 cm) is long enough. Hold it under the stick that’s in the armpit of the first two, wire tugged tight in front. It uses the tension between the cord and armpitted stick to stay where it is when propped up.
This is a balancing act. Make sure it’s centered near perfectly or a breeze could knock it off kilter.
Use small pebbles or twigs to widen the noose, lowering the possibility of your target just tripping the snare and escaping. Place your bait within the noose. Choose whatever bait appeals to the type of game you are aiming to catch.
Make sure algae or seaweed won’t mess up your trap. Try to clear the area of any needless shrubbery that could trigger your snare unnecessarily.
