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The principal of snares is simple and effective.
The principal of snares is simple and effective. They are extremely
They are extremely effective for fox, raccoon, bea-
effective for fox, raccoon, beaver and coyote. By nature such animals
travel the path of least resistance such as deer trails, ravines, fence
ver and coyote. By nature such animals travel the A
holes, logs over deep ditches, culverts under roads, beaver dams in
deep water, dead furrows, truck tracks through tall grass and trails they
path of least resistance such as deer trails, ravines, B C
have established between their dens and food supplies.
Unless an animal has a good reason to act to the contrary it will
fence holes, logs over deep ditches, culverts under
take the path of least resistance. This principle is what makes snaring
roads, beaver dams in deep water, dead furrows,
so effective. In areas where coon, fox or coyote exist, find a path, gully,
log crossing, fence, dugout, culvert or other features that restrict the
truck tracks through tall grass and trails they have
LINE OF TRAVEL and place a snare DIRECTLY IN THE CENTER OF THE LINE
OF TRAVEL.
established between their dens and food supplies.
Fox, coon and coyote meet hundreds of small obstacles such as
branches, weeds or vines every time they travel and will walk right
Unless an animal has a good reason to act
into a snare as if it were just another weed or branch. They have no
idea they are in trouble until it is too late. Many snares are put in paths
to the contrary it will take the path of least re- D
because they are the most abundant features that restrict the line of
sistance. This principle
SETTING YOUR SNARES is what makes snaring
travel such that a snare can be used.
so effective. In areas where coon, fox or coy-
To set a snare, connect your snare to the earth anchor using a split
ring. Drive the earth anchor in the ground next to the trail. Push the
the desired diameter, and slide the support collar near the lock. fence,
ote exist, find a path, gully, log crossing,
snare support in the ground next to the trail. Adjust the snare loop to
dugout, culvert or other features that restrict the E
The support collar is twisted on the end of the snare support. The
spring steel, conical shaped support collars will “twist on” any size
LINE OF TRAVEL and place a snare DIRECTLY
wire.
The snare support can now be bent to adjust the height and position
IN THE CENTER OF THE LINE OF TRAVEL.
of the snare. When the snare loop is the right size and height and is in
the center of the trail, the set is complete. If you do not have any snare
Fox, coon and coyote meet hundreds of small
supports, soft nine-gauge wire is the best substitute, however, with the
obstacles such as branches, weeds or vines
unique Snare Shop “twist on” support collars, practically any size of
support wire will work.
every time they travel and will walk right into a
Be sure the support wire is pushed into the ground far enough so
the snare is in a stable position. If the snare doesn’t have a support
snare as if it were just another weed or branch.
collar, wrap the support wire around the snare next to the snare loop.
The loop size will vary with each particular situation.
They have no idea they are in trouble until it is Typical Snare Setup
General loop diameters and loop heights are:
• Groundhog, opossum 5-6” diameter loop 2” high
too late. Many snares are put in paths because
• Fox 8” diameter loop 8” high
they are the most abundant features that restrict A ....................Snare Support
• Coon 6-8” loop 3-5” off the ground
• Bobcat 8” loop 8” high
the line of travel such that a snare can be used. B ..Support Collar (Twist-On)
• Coyote 10-12” diameter loop 10-12” high
• Beaver 10” diameter loop 2-3” off the ground
SETTING YOUR SNARES C .........................Snare Loop
• Wolverine 8” diameter 8” high
• Wolves & Hogs 18” diameter 10-12” off the ground
To set a snare, connect your snare to the D ...........................Deer Stop
Stake snares down better than you would stake a trap, because your
catch will be pulling with all four legs. Swiveled Micro Lock Snares have
earth anchor using a split ring. Drive the earth E ..................... HD Split Ring
swivels that fit easily on either 3/8” or ½” rebar stakes. The entire lock
and snare loop can also be slipped through the swivel to function as a
anchor in the ground next to the trail. Push the F ..............Iowa Earth Anchor
tree lock or an adjustable snare tie off.
SNARING IS THE FASTEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL WAY TO
snare support in the ground next to the trail.
FILL YOUR STRETCHERS!
Snares keep producing in wet, cold and snowy conditions. Snares
Adjust the snare loop to the desired diame-
are excellent for trap-wise critters and very escape proof.
ter, and slide the support collar near the lock.
Snare Shop products are field tested “for Trappers and by Trappers”.
That is why Snare Shop snares have support collars, smooth closing
The support collar is twisted on the end of the
locks, first quality cable, optional deer stops and the heaviest wire
swivel on the market.
snare support. The spring steel, conical shaped F
We will also custom build snares to your specifications. We
understand that each trapper is a unique individual with specific needs,
support collars will “twist on” any size wire.
and our continuous goal is to meet those needs with only the best
equipment.
The snare support can now be bent to adjust the height and position of the snare. When the snare loop
is the right size and height and is in the center of the trail, the set is complete. If you do not have any snare
supports, soft nine-gauge wire is the best substitute, however, with the unique Snare Shop “twist on” sup-
port collars, practically any size of support wire will work.
Be sure the support wire is pushed into the ground far enough so the snare is in a stable position. If the
snare doesn’t have a support collar, wrap the support wire around the snare next to the snare loop. The
loop size will vary with each particular situation.
General loop diameters and loop heights are:
• Groundhog, opossum 5-6” diameter loop 2” high
• Fox 8” diameter loop 8” high
• Coon 6-8” loop 3-5” off the ground Be sure to ask about our
• Bobcat 8” loop 8” high Points & Rewards
program.
• Coyote 10-12” diameter loop 10-12” high
• Beaver 10” diameter loop 2-3” off the ground
• Wolverine 8” diameter 8” high
• Wolves & Hogs 18” diameter 10-12” off the ground
Stake snares down better than you would stake a trap, because your catch will be pulling with all four
legs. Swiveled Micro Lock Snares have swivels that fit easily on either 3/8” or ½” rebar stakes. The entire
lock and snare loop can also be slipped through the swivel to function as a tree lock or an adjustable snare
tie off.
SNARING IS THE FASTEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL WAY TO FILL YOUR STRETCHERS!
Snares keep producing in wet, cold and snowy conditions. Snares are excellent for trap-wise critters and
very escape proof.
Snare Shop products are field tested “for Trappers and by Trappers”. That is why Snare Shop snares
have support collars, smooth closing locks, first quality cable, optional deer stops and the heaviest wire
swivel on the market.
We will also custom build snares to your specifications. We understand that each
trapper is a unique individual with specific needs, and our continuous goal is to meet those needs
with only the best equipment.
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