Fence Snares Advice

[ferreterni 29]

Started setting some fence snares this week, well used runs and seeing rabbits there daily. Got one the first morning but other than that nothing, some, particularly one has been moved nearly every time i check ( twice a day), thinking that maybe i set them too low, or to big a loop. I was advised to set at three fingers high.

 

Just wondering if anyone can give me some tips to shorten the learning process, on tying them, setting them sizes etc

 

Also there is a few kits up and round there as one jumped right through middle of snare looked at me and jumped back as i was checking the next one over, maybe this is cause of them being moved?

 

Thanks in advance

[IanB 0]

Take a photo of the snare set on the fence and post it on here... You don't want them too small or too big, just right for the size run, with adaquate clearance for the feet to pass under...

[matt241075 12]

hi all

im not sure where you have got your snares from, but if there bought ones i find them to short for fence`s.

By the time you have tired them onto the fence there is not enough left for the loop which can lead to knocked snares.

i leave around 1 1/2" max from the ground to the bottom of the snare.

like ian said get a pic up.

cheers matt

[buddylove 6]

4 fingers not on fence [bANNED TEXT] or after on the op

[IanB 0]

4 fingers not on fence [bANNED TEXT] or after on the op

 

What the hell does that mean ??

 

As I said take a photo and post on the forum, theres some good lads on here who snare thousands of rabbits every year, who are more than willing to give genuine advice...

[lamperman 12]

like ian says lets have some pictures up

then we can help you

[ferreterni 29]

Sorry lads for not replying sooner, have no net at home and not been able to get to pc for access, unfortunately i dont have a camera or anyway of adding pics either. The way i have done it was set the loop and hold it in tension then wrap rest or wire around the fence, normally enough for 3 or 4 turns, then tie it secure with the cord that came with them, they seem to be pretty secure.

 

SOme of the runs are bigger and smaller than others, but all are on the boundaries for slopes, so wasn't sure if i was getting the right height. One fence that looks most promising is awkward as it is on a deep slope down from a spud field, the stock fencing doesnt touch ground and has 1 or 2 strands of barbed wire below, thinking maybe a snare set on a peg would be more beneficial, but havent confidence for them yet. If anyone was able to add there own pics id be very grateful, to see different sets etc, would be happy to give my email in pm if any concern about posting at all.

 

Maybe just going to take practise, i know they are there which is a start. And know the basic theory, just going to keep plugguing away

 

As a side not has anyone ever ferreted rabbits in hay? the same farm has an old disused haybarn again, built on edge of a bank, and the little furries have made a warren in the old hay, likely extending up from the side bank, but definately in use, but no way to peg a net in.

[salukiwhippet 6]

Sounds like you're using the shop bought wires with the fuzzy string? If so, they tend to be very short and loosely wound so you'll end up with a small and easily knocked noose, easily leading to a lot of misses (as you've found out!)

 

PM me your address and I'll send you a couple of proper wires, it might take me a few days though, really busy at the moment.

 

 

James