rabbit snaring.

[kobidog 1]

hi, i am going to do some rabbit snaring but i have no snare wire, i have read though that you can use tree roots or string. Will this work?and could i put snares right at the entrance of their burrows? When using string it isn't stiff so i won't be able to put it in the open on rabbit runs so is there another way?

 

thanks!

[Guest rexdigger]

this is going to be fun :snack:

[ellir0305 9]

this is going to be fun :snack:

 

was thinking the same, so ill grab a beer and wait for the sparks to fly

[Yokel Matt 918]

Hi mate,

 

If you're serious about learning to snare i highly reccomend Woodga's DVD, loads of info inc how to make and set your own professional length snares. Tree roots and string are all well and good if you're Ray Mears or in the TA but not reliable (or even legal?) materials

[Foxy09 3]

this is going to be fun :snack:

 

was thinking the same, so ill grab a beer and wait for the sparks to fly

 

Yeah guys thats really helpfull to a newbie looking for advice, credit to the site so yous are.

[IanB 0]

Hello Kobi, if your serious about snaring and want to go about things correctly, check out woodga's DVD this shows the making of snares and the setting process, also see these articles of Glenns http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...st&p=124829

[kobidog 1]

Hello Kobi, if your serious about snaring and want to go about things correctly, check out woodga's DVD this shows the making of snares and the setting process, also see these articles of Glenns http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...st&p=124829

I have read them and know about the how the snare should be a certain height etc but i was wondering if there is anything i could use instead of wire because i have none lol

thanks

[richie 1]

Hello Kobi, if your serious about snaring and want to go about things correctly, check out woodga's DVD this shows the making of snares and the setting process, also see these articles of Glenns http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...st&p=124829

I have read them and know about the how the snare should be a certain height etc but i was wondering if there is anything i could use instead of wire because i have none lol

thanks

 

 

so why dont you go and buy some...

[Orvis Priest 0]

Set in the runs as well as in the burrow entrance.

 

Wire aint to expensive.

[paddy.t 5]

Set in the runs as well as in the burrow entrance.

 

Wire aint to expensive.

 

If you have permission then why set in entrance to burrows. Set on the runs lot easier. PM geordie on here, he makes top class snares.

[kobidog 1]

Hello Kobi, if your serious about snaring and want to go about things correctly, check out woodga's DVD this shows the making of snares and the setting process, also see these articles of Glenns http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...st&p=124829

I have read them and know about the how the snare should be a certain height etc but i was wondering if there is anything i could use instead of wire because i have none lol

thanks

 

 

so why dont you go and buy some...

I have bought some but it was off the internet and probs wont get them in time

[kobidog 1]

Set in the runs as well as in the burrow entrance.

 

Wire aint to expensive.

 

If you have permission then why set in entrance to burrows. Set on the runs lot easier. PM geordie on here, he makes top class snares.

It's just string isn't stiff so it would need to held up or something unlike wire and most of the runs were i have permission are in the open with nothing to prop it up against

[robsharpe 1]

hi kobi he may only be the humble rabbit but he deserves to dealt with respect ,get some decent wires and do the job properly they dont cost a lot to buy top notch gear ,they will pay for themselves in short time cheers rob

[kobidog 1]

hi kobi he may only be the humble rabbit but he deserves to dealt with respect ,get some decent wires and do the job properly they dont cost a lot to buy top notch gear ,they will pay for themselves in short time cheers rob

I would have thought that string would be more humane because it doesn't cut into there necks and would probably just hold them there like a live trap but i have never done this before so it's likely that i am wrong.

also...Can i put any snare at a burrow entrance or would it not work?

thanks

[Yokel Matt 918]

Rabbits are generally very wary when coming out of their burys so very likely they will avoid it, You may catch a few youngsters or get lucky and catch a full grown but don't hold your breath. Along beats out into fields or along fence lines will give you a better chance but there are lads on here who can get them in all sorts of places like along stone walls and up tres . Its all about knowing your quarry, i'm way off the pace but like to dabble every now and again.

 

Don't bother with string for a number of reasons, it won't hold shape (especially off a tealer) the rabbit will chew through it in seconds being two good ones for starters (I've had my brass snares near chewed right through)... set yourself up with some decent length snares, the shop bought stuff is too small and will just get you fraustrated but is will get you by untill you get some proper stuff. In the nicest possible way you need to know that there is more to it than just setting a 'noose' and expecting the rabbit to hang itself.

 

Glen's articles on the pinned section are fantastic and are there to help people avoid many of the fraustrations when starting out from scratch. My advice is start off with a few decent snares and set along the most likely beats, not hundreds of crappy ones on anything resembling a run. That way you will learn much faster and still probably catch more.

 

ATB

 

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