shotgunny 39 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I recently purchased snares from the local gun shop as i am keen to start snaring. i set out 20 snares in knee lenght grass and also on the entrances into a hedgerow on short grass. i was wondering are the beats the slightly raised parts of the run ?? how high should my snares be set ?? Is there any time of the day they should be set an checked?? i have read the posted advice for snaring on this site but i would like some advice from people that have recently had catches on this sort of land all your advice would be greatly appreciated as i dont want to give up on snaring yet atb myles Quote Link to post
arnieboy 93 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I recently purchased snares from the local gun shop as i am keen to start snaring. i set out 20 snares in knee lenght grass and also on the entrances into a hedgerow on short grass. i was wondering are the beats the slightly raised parts of the run ?? how high should my snares be set ?? Is there any time of the day they should be set an checked?? i have read the posted advice for snaring on this site but i would like some advice from people that have recently had catches on this sort of land all your advice would be greatly appreciated as i dont want to give up on snaring yet atb myles you set 20????? THEN ask for advice?????? Quote Link to post
shotgunny 39 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 well i read what the topic said and tried it and it just failed im just looking for help mate atb myles Quote Link to post
salukiwhippet 6 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I recently purchased snares from the local gun shop as i am keen to start snaring. i set out 20 snares in knee lenght grass and also on the entrances into a hedgerow on short grass. i was wondering are the beats the slightly raised parts of the run ?? how high should my snares be set ?? Is there any time of the day they should be set an checked?? i have read the posted advice for snaring on this site but i would like some advice from people that have recently had catches on this sort of land all your advice would be greatly appreciated as i dont want to give up on snaring yet atb myles Most of the info you need is in the GW articles, but to answer your points individually: The beats are the flattened bits of the run, where the rabbit lands. 61/2" to the bottom of the curve is a good starting height, higher in long grass. I tend to set them a wee bit lower if they're right against the hedge, but that's not a brilliant place to set, you want the bunny to be moving at speed. Doesn't seem to matter when they're set, some say early as poss to let the scent dissipate from them but I've caught in brand new snares 20 minutes after setting them! They need checking as early as possible in the morning, most rabbits will be caught at night and it's only right they're killed and removed as soon as possible Worth noting that most gun shop snares are crap - too short and too loosely wound. You'd do much better with proper ones made by a professional. HTH, James Quote Link to post
shotgunny 39 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 ok thanks for that mate where would the rabbits be moving at their fastest ?? atb myles Quote Link to post
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