Old Swedish figure four deadfall for capercaillie and black grouse

This figure four deadfall trap and other similar deadfalls and snares was formally widely used in the north part of Sweden for birds like black grouse and capercaillie. They were often placed were the animal track passed under a dense spruce to protect it from the snow.
Hope you enjoy.

[@Motorbronx]

Typical Swedish guy = Mora kniv (knife) and everything:) Ingenious, practical. Big fan

[@mattiasnorberg]

😂Thanks👍

[@swedish_woodsman7153]

King of real bushcraft..🌲🙏👊👊

[@nicholasmanolache9428]

passed down from generation to generation.

[@paleoanonymous9026]

Is there a book or manual on old Swedish traps you would recommend??

[@mattiasnorberg]

Yes, there is a great book called Norrlands jakt och fiske by Sven Ekman.

[@paleoanonymous9026]

Mattias, i was able to find a copy of the manual for sale...but i don't speak Swedish. Is the book illustrated enough to figure out the traps?? Thanks

[@mattiasnorberg]

@@paleoanonymous9026 The illustrations are quite good but not that many. There are some old black and white photos, but you can't see much details on those