Snares and Survival

Make Survival Snares

Simple snare can be made as shown in the illustration above. Note how the trigger is made to rest against the support in the ground.

Make a Flip Up Snare

Place a flip up snare in the middle of a rabbit run (trail) or along the sides of a water source. This type of snare may freeze in place during severe cold weather.

Where to Place Snares

Fix the snare so the animal has no choice but to enter the snare. Block most other routes and in many cases the animal will enter the snare. The type of snare shown above is simple, does little but retain the animal. It does not flip up.