rabbit holes

[GetOnitSkinDown 5]

just wondering, as i'm relatively new to snaring,

 

can you set snares in/out of rabbit holes?

 

i watched old ways of the poacher and he showed snares being set inside rabbit holes and he got a few that way?

 

but i've been told by other people not to set in/out of any rabbit holes, just runs.

 

any ideas?

 

cheers

 

Bill. :thumbs:

[ratattack 111]

You could but won't catch many, they should be set on runs as the rabbits are moving faster on the runs. They are more cautious when going in/out holes or through fences unless being chased etc.

Edited March 22, 2010 by ratattack

[GetOnitSkinDown 5]

You could but won't catch many, they should be set on runs as the rabbits are moving faster on the runs. They are more cautious when going in/out holes or through fences unless being chased etc.

 

i see, great advice mate, so a fence snare would be about as much use as one set over a hole/ in a hole?

 

and is it true that when they are travelling in pairs/ rather than on their own, they are much less cautious so can be snared easier?

 

cheers mate atb.

 

Bill. :thumbs:

[ellir0305 9]

no, fences snares are very useful as they are out in the run where rabbits are less cautious. have you read the G.S.Waters pinned articles about rabbit snaring? if not read them they are great.

 

atb rob

[GetOnitSkinDown 5]

no, fences snares are very useful as they are out in the run where rabbits are less cautious. have you read the G.S.Waters pinned articles about rabbit snaring? if not read them they are great.

 

atb rob

 

ah i see, cheers pal il take a look now

 

atb

 

bill :thumbs:

[Dakaras 3]

I usually have a few along the fence as well as out in the runs, usually get them on the fence on thier way back in....guess they get spooked and bolt..

[ellir0305 9]

I usually have a few along the fence as well as out in the runs, usually get them on the fence on thier way back in....guess they get spooked and bolt..

 

rabbits don't need o be bolting to be caught in a snare, you get them when they are hopping along normally. if you get into snaring i would get woodgas dvd its full of great info and shows you how to make and set all your snaring kit

 

atb

 

rob