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Post by danf on Nov 4, 2007 21:12:08 GMT -5
I've decided that it's probably time to start trying to reduce the 'yote population around here... My mother-in-law swore she had something the size of a dog coming at her when she was leaving the house last night!
Anyone have any tips on wire snares? I've got a good idea on how to do it, just wondering if there's anything I should know.
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Post by bsutravis on Nov 5, 2007 5:24:45 GMT -5
Lonnie can certainly expand on snares..... but I'll give you my knowledge.
For a coyote keep your loop about 10" and set the bottom of the loop 10" off the ground on a run, or place in a fence where a 'yote is likely to travel. You can lay a small stick slightly in front of the snare to make the yote raise his head slightly off the ground to help guide it into the loop. Make sure the loop is centered on the trail, and you can use obstructions to narrow down the path to help keep the yote in line with your loop.
Good luck!
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Post by tobias on Nov 5, 2007 5:37:45 GMT -5
Fencerows!!!!! Oh.........make sure you've got them anchored really good too.
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Post by danf on Nov 5, 2007 7:55:24 GMT -5
I've got one run in particular picked out that I know can't be a deer trail.
Thanks for the info!
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Post by firstwd on Nov 5, 2007 11:24:33 GMT -5
Read the regulations on snare size and relaxing locks before you put any out.
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Post by Decatur on Nov 5, 2007 21:49:45 GMT -5
If you do set on a deer trail, make sure your snares have a deer stop. Snares should also have swivels, and a whammy is nice too. Another good thing to do is position a stick above your snare to cause deer to step over it, and also to make a coyote duck his head into the loop. Here is a good demo on loading snares It makes them close much quicker. snaremantalk.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3121&highlight=loadingGood luck! |
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