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Roswell Wildlife Education: What Is A Snare Trap?

Whether you are looking to take care of nuisance animals on your property or want to learn about traps for another reason, snare traps are a great starting place. These are among the most common traps you will see, especially among wilderness survivors and hunters. That is because snare traps are easy to make and use.



The Basic Setup
A snare trap is typically made with steel cable featuring multiple strands although you can technology use any rope or sturdy material you have handy. You set up the snare trap by creating a loop with it and then hanging it over the path that the animal in question typically uses. When the animal enters the loop, the snare will automatically tighten from its weight. Ideally, the snare trap will catch the animal by its body or neck and then restrain it in a manner similar to what a leash does with a dog.

Advantages And Disadvantages
Many people choose to go with snare traps over other types because they are so affordable and lightweight. They are ideal if you want to set up multiple traps along an animal’s trail. They are also versatile enough to be used like a foothold trap, catching the animal alive and reducing cruelty. This lets you relocate an animal caught in a snare trap on your property so it doesn’t cause damage to your land or home. The disadvantage of snare traps, however, is that if they aren’t set up properly and carefully, the animal may become tangled without the ability to return its feet to the ground. When this happens, the animal will die. Because of this, it isn’t recommended to use snare traps to catch nuisance animals in an area where domestic ones are present unless you will be watching the trap constantly or are confident in your ability to set it up correctly. Another disadvantage is that you can only use a snare trap once, but since they are among the cheaper options, most people are okay with this.

Ideal Animals
Theoretically you can catch nearly any animal in a snare trap. That being said, these traps work best with larger furbearing animals like foxes, beavers, and coyotes. You can also catch raccoons in these traps.

Legalities
Before you set up a snare trap on your property or in the wild, be sure to check your local regulations. Some areas ban the use of these traps in all situations while others require a permit to use them. Follow your local regulations to avoid a hefty fine.

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