How To Snare ?

[Little Butch 16]

Hi guys im calling upon your help

I was given a snare a few days ago and would like to get a few more (have sent Woodga a PM)

firstly i need permission from one of the farmers round here but that could be difficult as im only 15, so whats best letter, phone call or to meet in person ?? how do i go about it ?

Now for the most important bit, how do i snare ? how high of the ground ? how big does the noose have to be ? and anything else that would help me

thanks guys

leon

[Guest foxtrack]

they say this woodga bloke sells a good snaring dvd

why not get in touch with him

[Little Butch 16]

i have sent him a PM regarding snares but am not a regular poster here so didnt know he done a snaring dvd so i will defo look into it thanks for letting me know

leon

[Guest foxtrack]

or you could come on one of my snaring days if you like for free

mind you b&b is charged at £35 a night

[Little Butch 16]

where are they and what do you do ??? if its not really far im sure i could find a campsite near

leon

[john b 38]

Have a read here

[Little Butch 16]

i have read them but thanks anyway mate.

how do i know where to set one ?

leon

[john b 38]

Where ? Snareman's posts are pretty explicit about setting the snares on the beats and about what height to use.

If you mean 'where' more generally then in places where you see signs of rabbits.

 

Am I missing something ?

[Little Butch 16]

yes i saw that but didnt really know what beats meant, does it mean runs ??? i now know the height and size of the noose

any advice on getting permission ?

thanks leon

[Guest foxtrack]

where are they and what do you do ??? if its not really far im sure i could find a campsite near

leon

sorry leon im only trying to wind people up mate

but they do say woodga runs a snare course

get in touch with him if you can

[Little Butch 16]

ahhh i see lol will wait untill woodga gets back to me then take it from there.

leo

[john b 38]

Beats are the 'hits' that a rabbit makes along it's run. Rabbits follow the same pattern and so all the rabbits along the run will hit in the same spot. Look for flat spots.

 

 

As for permission; look for places that are clearly over run with rabbits and where you'll be doing a service as well as filling your belly - then knock some doors.

[Little Butch 16]

ok mate, will go for a walk tommorow and see if i can find any beats yes im hoping that the farmers will think im doing them a favour

so its best to knock on their doors, but i really wouldnt know what to say lol, any ideas ?

sorry for all the questions

thanks leon

[Guest foxtrack]

ahhh i see lol will wait untill woodga gets back to me then take it from there.

leo

good luck mate if no joy pm me and i'll sort you ouy mate

[Little Butch 16]

thanks mate

leon