snare making

[trapperman 474]

hi all

just wondering if anyone can advise me on the best length for a snare when making them yourself

 

i have always used brought snares and had o.k results, but after reading some of the posts here realise that this is not the best sort and with the ones i have i cannot get a loop 5.5*7.5 inch which seems to be the recomended size as they are to short

also how many twists is the best,someone once told me to twist them with a cordless drill with a hook on the end would this work?

 

sorry but just one last thing i have always used hazel tealers, is there any advantage to wire ones or is it just a matter of personel choice

 

cheers

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

go on FAQ.

[old bugg 0]

useing a simple snare for animals.

make the loop a fist-width wide.

set it four fingers above the ground and a hands width from an obstruction.

anchor securely. support loop with twigs if necessary.

remember the four rules for traps;

1.avoid disturbing environment

2.hide scent

3.camouflage

4.make them strong

Edited February 17, 2009 by old bugg

[perthshire keeper 1,239]

useing a simple snare for animals.

make the loop a fist-width wide.

set it four fingers above the ground and a hands width from an obstruction.

anchor securely. support loop with twigs if necessary.

remember the four rules for traps;

1.avoid disturbing environment

2.hide scent

3.camouflage

4.make them strong

it was never going to be long untill this was shot down.

your snares want to be around 23 and a half inch long althou i like mine 24. the wire tealer has the bounus of an incorparated swivel that should help make your snare last longer take a look at the snareing sections on the front page mate lots and lots of sound advice their

[ellir0305 9]

useing a simple snare for animals.

make the loop a fist-width wide.

set it four fingers above the ground and a hands width from an obstruction.

anchor securely. support loop with twigs if necessary.

remember the four rules for traps;

1.avoid disturbing environment

2.hide scent

3.camouflage

4.make them strong

it was never going to be long untill this was shot down.

your snares want to be around 23 and a half inch long althou i like mine 24. the wire tealer has the bounus of an incorparated swivel that should help make your snare last longer take a look at the snareing sections on the front page mate lots and lots of sound advice their

 

 

old bugg read the pinned articles you have a lot to learn