Mojave Scissor Survival Trap in Action. Catching and eating Rats. Primitive Technology

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

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[@KENCINGBERSALTO]

please don't stop your videos. we got your back.

[@marrngtn]

Gonna have to send you a beer for all the great knowledge.....

[@Killemquietly]

why not use three hoops and two pairs of scissors and not have to block the back end? that first one would have still bought the farm that way.

[@rangeispow]

I was thinking the same thing. But why did you reply to this guy's comment?

[@competenceattractsluck6997]

I did not know this trap. Great demo! I love how little energy the trap spring requires.

[@johnlord8337]

Too bad there aren't troll and whiner-blocker traps ... Need to tap that thumbs up another 500,000x.

[@banjocricketusa]

That's what FEMA Camps are, John Lord

[@johnlord8337]

To the little rat troll, who sent a noreply and hidden comment to me, connected to this vid ... Here it is in the open .... You can't hide !!!! Let everybody see you for the rat pellet that you are ... Dragitall You Rightist moonbat horseshit not necessary. Shut up troll. Go pop your pimples. You don't have a YT site, and your comments are utter insanity. Take your medication.

[@sergeantgunny]

Some* people are little bitches, and some are total pussies.

[@davedreds5905]

I really like this trap. Thanks for showing us the awesome primitive skills.

[@NaeFliesOnMe]

Awesome trap and very clear instructions too! Thanks very much Shawn Woods ☺

[@tibone613]

Shawn....i think you would be one of the few people eating well on the show Alone :). You have mad skills my friend.

[@panther105]

Awesome!!! You make the coolest stuff..!!! I just hope there are many rabbits if I ever get lost in the woods. Rats and squirrels........would have to be really, really hungry.

[@dominiccortez2563]

the title says the trap *in action* then people complain about the skippabl3 footage with a warning... hypocrites.

[@JambaB]

You know in one day this might save someones life! Thanks

[@markrichards4361]

Cool trap...but eating rats is a risky game..should only eat them in extreme survival situations....each to their own..I won't be eating any..

[@Naramyx]

Mark Bushcraft Richards the fire kills the diseases that they carry.

[@markrichards4361]

No one can guarantee the rats you catch,won't infect you if eaten..they carry deadly diseases and bacteria they eat feces and sewage and have deadly pathogens in their meat..eat at your own risk..cooking well might not be enough...

[@imout671]

Mystic Silver haunta virus. you might google that.

[@roanoneill9136]

Mark Bushcraft Richards in completed wild its fine to eat them as there's no dangerous human waste by must be checked ( liver lungs heart ) for dangerous illness

[@markrichards4361]

No thanks..I seen first hand how dirty they are..I've shot hundreds of them over the years and trapped them..I've watched them eat each other...If you trap them an urban area they'll have been in the sewer..Fleas on them help spread the diseases..if you're hundreds of miles away from civilisation they might be ok..But as I said they should only be eaten in extreme survival situations..each to their own..If you want to eat them go ahead I won't stop you..lol

[@PavleBalenovic]

Quite interesting video for those who are waiting the situation to come when such the way for survival will be the only chance. There will not be any PC nor mobile phones available for sure ... the question is what way the others will choose to get the food in the same time .... anyway thanks for reminding us on how natives used to live in the past.

[@kbbacon]

Very well done!!

[@crazy8sdrums]

I sure hope it never comes down to that...again. It is still good to know about such traps so thank you for this great video!

[@traceyosterlind14]

Very informative! I like that you show the learning process from escapees to success. Very few ever show what goes wrong and how to improve. Could be the difference between life and death. Before watching your videos, I did not realize how effective trapping could be.

[@ldwithrow08]

Rat is good meat. In the old wooden ship, wind powered navies, ships were plagued with rats and sailors caught them to supplement the salted meat which was a mainstay of their diet. When I went on liberty in Hong Kong in the Vietnam war era, I saw grilled rats sold by street vendors and they were very good. Of course these were cage raised rats, bred and grown for the table. Much bigger and fatter than wild rats.

[@endercat6547]

So technically, you could put this in front of a rabbit den. Instant food.

[@Timbertrekkerbushcraft]

Hi Shawn. thanks for the video. I really enjoyed it. I enjoy primitive traps especially the ones which require no modern materials or tools to construct. You have a really good style to your videos and you are a very good presenter to. I'm working my way through all of your videos. thanks

[@Dragitall]

Your vids are very well put together, explanations clear. Thanks!

[@Optionsaregood]

Excellent video Shawn, very effective trap.

[@primitivepathways]

Put up the video showing the full sequence of the rat getting caught cause I wanna see it...even if it gets age restricted. To hell with the PC police!!!

[@jimmynolan5291]

After seeing the documentary "Rats" I don't want to eat rats. Great video though!

[@Bluecollarspartan92]

Love your videos Shawn!

[@behindtheblackstump2247]

Not gory enough... Add some stone flake cutting points to it.

[@saintmichael2759]

LMAO. Hell yeah. Spikey rat trap of agony and death.

[@giantdad1661]

How do you make cordage?

[@nlmetalhead]

Very nice trap. Well thought out. Greetings

[@JanDrake]

Good video, so your in a survival situation, using natural materials. What bait are you going to use? Hungry, it would be hard to leave food behind in hopes of catching something. I can understand using something from a previous kill, but what did you use to get that kill?

[@meltingpotmeme6181]

hardcore and visceral. sometimes you need to put aside your prides and prejudices in order to survive.

[@gunsaccessories8853]

Excellent Video!

[@RimWulf]

*Shawn Woods* Could you use a counter weight instead? I like how you cooked and ate it on camera. I was always taught "don't kill it unless you're going to eat it" or unless it intends to kill you.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Very interesting trap.

[@jcb0249]

Good Video! And Subbed!

[@signwithconner]

where would I get the chord in the wilderness?

[@JackstandJohnny]

Question, instead of building that frame to hold the trigger stick, why dont you just make THREE spring hoops that stick into the ground since its basically the same shape you need and obviously just as strong? Does it have to be perfectly straight across?

[@OnTheRiver66]

Ingenious! I have to subscribe.

[@nunyabiznez4408]

I wonder how effective this trap is and does the animal need to apply a lot of force to the trigger?

[@red_freckle]

Doesn't get much simpler then that.

[@southwestprimitiveantonio9123]

Great video!

[@kennyoakley3360]

fantastic channel

[@smileitsjustagame2937]

very interesting! great job

[@DocProctor]

Got any good rat recipes to go with the trap?

[@tabrae4022]

awesome have you tried the arapuca bird trap?

[@2manysigns]

Super !

[@petefelix3616]

great video

[@tommy_2_trill]

very cool!

[@Bigb3an]

I love ur vids dude keep them up

[@Casshern_Sin]

Awesome

[@9dash]

make it better by sharpening the sticks or using knifes or some sharp

[@GF_Burke]

Nice bro. Thanks. sub'd

[@inokomodo5869]

just like watching saw movie

[@swahgg]

I want to see the kill and see how the trap works.

[@jedics1]

What kind of food can be used to attract rabbits?

[@GOTTshua]

I do not have any rats to trap where I live, thankfully.

[@leonpacuret4882]

please do a vid on slings

[@castinlead4226]

The history you teach should not be censored

[@greenanubis]

So this is how to avoid people bitching about animals getting killed: dont show them the moneyshot and instantly it becomes fine. Out of sight out of mind huh? Simple minds...

[@cult_of_odin]

Divine Linker Pretty much. I've had idiots sit there and talk down to me about hunting and trapping and call me a barbarian while stuffing their fat face with Chicken Mcnuggets and a cheeseburger.

[@olivest509]

+Big Boss "I eat meat, but only if it's been wrapped in plastic" (e.g. supermarket meat) actual quote from a relative. As long as they don't witness the death and processing, they somehow think they're less "barbaric" than those of us who can do it all. They are unabashedly pawning off the dirty work on someone else, someone who is a small piece in a corporation that cares nothing for the quality of life or the speed of death of their meat animals. But somehow that makes them a better person...

[@01treeman]

I respect a man that eats what he hunts.

[@Sommbodyyyyyyyy]

I've transferred my interest in traps over to you, I love that you show in detail how it's made, how it works in theory and field testing it and recording it. this is life saving knowledge. Thank you my hats off to you sir.

[@biggingeryeti]

Nice trap, most traps are very well known and are in multiple survival guides but I've never heard of this one before, so +1. Nice work!

[@jolujo5842]

P.E.T.A. = People Eating Tasty Animals! 😃 Great video thanks

[@mervjb809]

I couldn't care less if the rat felt pain or not.

[@6Twisted]

Thanks for sharing but not everyone's a psychopath.

[@mmdirtyworkz]

^ you are if you think that comment is anywhere near psychopath

[@Eljugador130]

mjbonehunter I mean you gotta do whatever you can for food.

[@Paintballinmike1]

Shawn, don't bend to the hypersensitive pc police. Please show all footage.

[@shadowviruz]

People like you do a great service by sharing this information. Thank you

[@fadeintoyou5341]

could you upload how the trap works in action on some other website that isn't all aabout being PC?

[@ScottWConvid19]

Good editing. It makes it less likely to get shut down. thank You for sharing your knowledge.

[@sahil741]

great! now go wash your hand ✋

[@PrimitiveLifeways]

Excellent! Did you read about this in Paul Campbell's Survival Skills of Native California? Ive worked and used to know Paul. If you do not have his book, I can lend you mine. Its a ton of information.

[@ShawnWoodsMousetrapMonday]

I just found Paul Campbell's book online when researching this trap. Page 65 was very informative and the inspiration for this video. I recently ordered a copy and can't wait to read it. You are very lucky to have worked with him. Get a copy of this book at: books.google.com/books?id=qSRLW5ziVFAC&pg=PA65&lpg=PA65&dq=mojave+scissor+trap+cambel&source=bl&ots=Gu8k99UQhu&sig=PIOj4sGYXDeO6atPirAh_rCPorg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwis9NS1sLPRAhXKhVQKHUJDBhYQ6AEIQjAJ#v=onepage&q=mojave%20scissor%20trap%20cambel&f=false

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Thanks for the link Shawn . It is interesting the names given to these traps . The scissor trap and the Paiute were both taught to me by my Apache uncle and cousins over 50 years ago .

[@bryansoul_destroyer437]

Shawn Woods where do you buy the book ? I would want one myself please

[@verum117]

bro make another cooking rat video I like your original but another wouldn't hurt :)

[@7028301890193]

Is hantavirus a concern when eating rodents?

[@GamingLink990]

Oh man come a day when the apocalypse happens, I'll be glad I watched your videos lol

[@andyschleichardt340]

Can you do videos on catching more aquatic animals. Like large fish, alligator and turtles

[@jager5680]

Andy Schleichardt That's a really good idea 👍

[@sergeantgunny]

Some people don't understand the definition of VERMIN, or maybe those people somehow relate to vermin. Maybe they should try to pass a law that makes cockroaches a protected species as well.

[@randyleaf1026]

you care to show the trap in a simple manner that people can understand. I'm just trying to calculate how many lives you will be responsible for saving if times get really tough. great job, I think I speak for almost everyone watching please maintain these invaluable video's you're totally on target.

[@frankguerrero9649]

I would loved to meet the guy that came up with that idea first. smart man or woman

[@danbasham9207]

I have to wonder who the weenie cry baby is that gave you a thumbs down. He/she should always stay on grid close to a super market. What a boring sad life that would be.

[@lm2193]

crystal clear instructions, good job.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

absolutely the best trap I've seen!!! thanks much for sharing your thoughts. the step by step instructions are easy to follow. blessings sir!!

[@jeremyindenver]

Keep the trap videos coming!

[@JediG16]

Great video! It's like you're the MacGyver of rat traps. Awesome job and thanks for the vid!

[@Fox420-k7j]

you macke the bast vidios

[@nievesofficial]

Fox 420 *make *best *videos

[@Fox420-k7j]

Thenks

[@scienceking2260]

wow great video keep up the great work, I find all of these videos interesting.

[@reginadickerson4822]

HEY SHAWN CAN U USE THE SAME PROCEDURE TO SKIN RABBIT AND SQUIRREL LK U DID THE RAT, ON FIRE SINGHING THE HAIR OFF AND SO FORTH? THX REALLY LK UR CHANNEL : )

[@littleike2228]

Regina Dickerson I hunt many animals and from my experience you can't burn the skin off rabbits and squirrels. The reason it works for rats is because their hair is so small and fine. You can find many tutorials on KZbin for skinning rabbits and squirrels though.

[@rbm6184]

It is an effective trap for sure but also more complex than a standard fixed snare or a standard spring snare. Thanks for sharing.

[@aHigherPower]

Impressive because most people I see making traps or snares rarely catch anything. Alone series is a great example of how these so called experienced woodsman can't even catch small game much less large. This is the difference between modern and ancient man.

[@chriskramer5341]

I respect you for posting videos like these

[@jeremianlastly7668]

Any tips on how to best locate obsidian? I live in Massachusetts

[@saintmichael2759]

12:02 That looks so damn awesome. Sell me some by the pound. Great video, thanks. Much love from the Mojave desert, Adelanto, CA!!!

[@MZain1]

@00:04 was it raining

[@kyliemcwynne]

Intriguing, is there a European name for this as I recall a similar trap being used by late swedish hunters and Irish gauls but cannot recall it's name

[@kyliemcwynne]

I meant gaels rather than gauls but yes you are correct

[@loopyloon5401]

True, he probably meant to type celtic, since the gauls & irish are/were both celtic peoples.

[@kyliemcwynne]

+loopy loon erm....I just stated I meant gael but misspelled and I only mention this because I saw something similar in the national museum of dublin when I visited

[@loopyloon5401]

That comment wasn't up when I made mine.

[@gabrieleciciriello6447]

are rats safe to eat??

[@nickfoss14]

Dude I love these traps. I'm going camping this weekend and I'll be setting two of these up.

[@max_fjellstorm]

Another Fantastic tutorial sir!! You make great videos! One suggestion: couldn't you just use a third hoop instead of the crossbar with the two sticks? Would even be less work and less string . Regards from Germany

[@adrianmbugua8344]

i'd eat pine cones before I remembered to do all that !

[@DaChud555]

Have you thought of doing videos about making different types bows? I think it would be very entertaining. :)

[@IncaTrails]

Fantastic video! I am going to build one just for the experience

[@KENCINGBERSALTO]

i heard his video got banned. i suppose some animal rights hypocrites made that happened. and i felt sorry for shawn.

[@karina-oh7826]

This is a great idea for securing food like rats on a survival basis. I'd just like to say, tho, that I hope I'm never in this type situation. I'm finding it hard to wrap my mind around eating rats. It's just such a repulsive thought to me, as I suppose it would be for most ppl. I can't help it, I just got to say it, GROSS, lol!

[@SteveAubrey1762]

Great videos! I agree , these traps are a much wiser use of energy than large game hunting. First off, there will always be more small game than large game, secondly, large game requires preservation skills and TIME. Time may not be in your favour. Third, these traps made from natural materials are obviously very effective, so you do not have to weigh your pack down with store bought traps. It's always lighter to carry knowledge in your head that gear on your back! Well done, I'm subscribing. MiF

[@l3oogle]

You should show how to bait the traps too.

[@kolinstallman3788]

first you set the trap. then you put the bait on the trigger. Its no fun the other way around.

[@davidnorbertgarza]

Well as nasty as it is to eat rat, with this mini Ice Age now, rat food will be worth it's weight in Gold if not more? I'm sure many would agree. Great vid Liked, Subscribed & Activated the Notification. God Bless You!!!