Fence Snares

[Rolfe 2]

Somebody asked me a while back about snaring rabbits along a fence line (sorry can't remember who it was) and i said I would post some pictures showing the way rabbits pass through a fence at different angles and heights depending on the vegetation and ground cover. To all you experienced snarers out there I apologise for explaining the bleeding obvious, but i am always aware that there are youngsters and newbies out there who may not have the benefit of years of snaring experiences as we do

 

Picture 1: Shows the rabbits are passing UNDER the bottom wire. Picture 2: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the SECOND square up. Picture 3: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the THIRD square up....and also at an angle (not square to the fence) All pretty self explanatory.........but as i say........it may help the beginner to understand the art of fence snaring.

As always make sure you set fence wires way out on agricultural pasture land, to minimise the chances of catching non-target species. (Or use breakaways)

[ianrob 2]

Somebody asked me a while back about snaring rabbits along a fence line (sorry can't remember who it was) and i said I would post some pictures showing the way rabbits pass through a fence at different angles and heights depending on the vegetation and ground cover. To all you experienced snarers out there I apologise for explaining the bleeding obvious, but i am always aware that there are youngsters and newbies out there who may not have the benefit of years of snaring experiences as we do

 

Picture 1: Shows the rabbits are passing UNDER the bottom wire. Picture 2: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the SECOND square up. Picture 3: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the THIRD square up....and also at an angle (not square to the fence) All pretty self explanatory.........but as i say........it may help the beginner to understand the art of fence snaring.

As always make sure you set fence wires way out on agricultural pasture land, to minimise the chances of catching non-target species. (Or use breakaways)

 

 

 

Good post Rolfe, the third pic isn't so obvious, but i'll take your word for it. The use of fence snares looks doomed in Scotland and no doubt England eventually. All by people who don't know what they're talking about, on behalf of rabid city dwellers who move into the country and think it's a Walt Disney film. Trouble is, they have the resources and ability to lobby above their weight.

Edited November 27, 2008 by ianrob

[alec_brickie 1]

im just about to put my first snares out tomorrow and ive been reading up on here as much as i can. im planning on setting the 10 i just got from woodga in i field that i know is covered in rabbits and there are runs everywhere so i thought this would be a good plavce to learn. posts like this are very helpful but i cant see how you you have worked out that rabbits are useing the third square up in the third picture i just cant see why that is.

[stubby 175]

im just about to put my first snares out tomorrow and ive been reading up on here as much as i can. im planning on setting the 10 i just got from woodga in i field that i know is covered in rabbits and there are runs everywhere so i thought this would be a good plavce to learn. posts like this are very helpful but i cant see how you you have worked out that rabbits are useing the third square up in the third picture i just cant see why that is.

 

 

you'd look for fur caught on the wire, and/or discolouration on the wire from rabbits passing through

[Rolfe 2]

im just about to put my first snares out tomorrow and ive been reading up on here as much as i can. im planning on setting the 10 i just got from woodga in i field that i know is covered in rabbits and there are runs everywhere so i thought this would be a good plavce to learn. posts like this are very helpful but i cant see how you you have worked out that rabbits are useing the third square up in the third picture i just cant see why that is.

 

 

you'd look for fur caught on the wire, and/or discolouration on the wire from rabbits passing through

Exactly Stubby......... But also the padded beats on both sides of the wire clearly show the square the rabbits are passing through and also the exact angle. Again.......it is all down to knowing the signs to look for and that is what is termed "Fieldcraft"......and this cannot be taught........it has to be learned from practical experience out in the field. It is hard to explain but it obvious to see to the experienced eye.

 

Rolfe

[larsen 0]

well as a newbie, thanks Rolfe, very useful post.

[alec_brickie 1]

well ill let you know how i get on with my snares. and post like this are so important to newbies like me any other advice is always appriciated

[ianrob 2]

im just about to put my first snares out tomorrow and ive been reading up on here as much as i can. im planning on setting the 10 i just got from woodga in i field that i know is covered in rabbits and there are runs everywhere so i thought this would be a good plavce to learn. posts like this are very helpful but i cant see how you you have worked out that rabbits are useing the third square up in the third picture i just cant see why that is.

 

 

you'd look for fur caught on the wire, and/or discolouration on the wire from rabbits passing through

Exactly Stubby......... But also the padded beats on both sides of the wire clearly show the square the rabbits are passing through and also the exact angle. Again.......it is all down to knowing the signs to look for and that is what is termed "Fieldcraft"......and this cannot be taught........it has to be learned from practical experience out in the field. It is hard to explain but it obvious to see to the experienced eye.

 

Rolfe

 

The Lads right Stubby, though it may be clear from whatever picture you're looking at, it certainly aint clear on the pic on my computer, can't see any dirt or fur on the fence nor the beat this side of the fence, though I'd imagine it's where the leaves are. ian.

Edited November 28, 2008 by ianrob

[snareman 3]

Somebody asked me a while back about snaring rabbits along a fence line (sorry can't remember who it was) and i said I would post some pictures showing the way rabbits pass through a fence at different angles and heights depending on the vegetation and ground cover. To all you experienced snarers out there I apologise for explaining the bleeding obvious, but i am always aware that there are youngsters and newbies out there who may not have the benefit of years of snaring experiences as we do

 

Picture 1: Shows the rabbits are passing UNDER the bottom wire. Picture 2: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the SECOND square up. Picture 3: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the THIRD square up....and also at an angle (not square to the fence) All pretty self explanatory.........but as i say........it may help the beginner to understand the art of fence snaring.

As always make sure you set fence wires way out on agricultural pasture land, to minimise the chances of catching non-target species. (Or use breakaways)

 

 

 

Good post Rolfe, the third pic isn't so obvious, but i'll take your word for it. The use of fence snares looks doomed in Scotland and no doubt England eventually. All by people who don't know what they're talking about, on behalf of rabid city dwellers who move into the country and think it's a Walt Disney film. Trouble is, they have the resources and ability to lobby above their weight.

the picture is clear enough ian, look and you will see the slight discolouration, on the wire and even on the wire turns, sometimes hairs can,t be seen at all .

[Rolfe 2]

Snareman is right....he see's the signs through the same eyes as me...........this is what i mean by having an experienced eye for such things. If you look closely at the 3rd picture(in original post) you will see in the bottom left hand corner a beat between the oak leaves.....on the the other side of the fence you can see the other beat.......thus showing the angle the rabbit is passing through the fence. If you look at the wire twists either side of the 3rd square up....they are slightly brighter than the ones in the square the rabbit passes through which have been discoloured by the passing rabbit traffic. Only a slight variation in colour i know........but the signs are there to see for those who know what to look for.

 

I have put another picture up that clearly shows how the wires get discoloured by rabbits passing through (look at the bottom strand)....same fence ......different run.

 

I hope this helps a bit.

 

Rolfe

[ianrob 2]

Somebody asked me a while back about snaring rabbits along a fence line (sorry can't remember who it was) and i said I would post some pictures showing the way rabbits pass through a fence at different angles and heights depending on the vegetation and ground cover. To all you experienced snarers out there I apologise for explaining the bleeding obvious, but i am always aware that there are youngsters and newbies out there who may not have the benefit of years of snaring experiences as we do

 

Picture 1: Shows the rabbits are passing UNDER the bottom wire. Picture 2: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the SECOND square up. Picture 3: Shows the rabbits are jumping through the THIRD square up....and also at an angle (not square to the fence) All pretty self explanatory.........but as i say........it may help the beginner to understand the art of fence snaring.

As always make sure you set fence wires way out on agricultural pasture land, to minimise the chances of catching non-target species. (Or use breakaways)

 

 

 

Good post Rolfe, the third pic isn't so obvious, but i'll take your word for it. The use of fence snares looks doomed in Scotland and no doubt England eventually. All by people who don't know what they're talking about, on behalf of rabid city dwellers who move into the country and think it's a Walt Disney film. Trouble is, they have the resources and ability to lobby above their weight.

the picture is clear enough ian, look and you will see the slight discolouration, on the wire and even on the wire turns, sometimes hairs can,t be seen at all .

Cheers Glenn

[ianrob 2]

Snareman is right....he see's the signs through the same eyes as me...........this is what i mean by having an experienced eye for such things. If you look closely at the 3rd picture(in original post) you will see in the bottom left hand corner a beat between the oak leaves.....on the the other side of the fence you can see the other beat.......thus showing the angle the rabbit is passing through the fence. If you look at the wire twists either side of the 3rd square up....they are slightly brighter than the ones in the square the rabbit passes through which have been discoloured by the passing rabbit traffic. Only a slight variation in colour i know........but the signs are there to see for those who know what to look for.

 

I have put another picture up that clearly shows how the wires get discoloured by rabbits passing through (look at the bottom strand)....same fence ......different run.

 

I hope this helps a bit.

 

Rolfe

Ok Rolfe, clear enough now, though methinks you piss take with that last photo :11:

[Rolfe 2]

Ok Rolfe, clear enough now, though methinks you piss take with that last photo

 

Maybe just a wee bit Ian

 

Rolfe.