Simple Trapping Sets - Basic Snaring

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[@knapptrap]

man I found this a very good video. I struggled with snares then watched this. thanks man you are awesome.

[@Meattrapper]

Glad it was helpful! If you have any questions or video requests let me know.

[@charlesnorris8147]

Great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@emoryking5278]

Thanks for the very informative demonstration.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Nice set up

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Nice spot buddy and thanks for sharing with us.

[@Meattrapper]

No problem - thanks for watching and stay warm up that way!

[@freedomfamily1358]

Great job MT..

[@susanbennett3303]

Caught my first one today . Thank you

[@lukepfister7973]

Best on KZbin

[@muddog1561]

I have a lot to learn and re learn about this skill. I'm a middle aged bushcrafter . But it's been a long time since I've used some of the skills.

[@mddigger8424]

very great tip thank you for sharing..

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@estebanguerra4411]

Would you recommend a scent eliminator whilst working around your Trapping Spots? The Beaver near my trap site all seem to know I put traps up...

[@uinta1978]

Really like the crimping the wire to the snare tip. Sometimes the W bend or Clint's 90degree bend don't always hold the snare perpendicular as needed

[@Meattrapper]

Yes indeed - the crimp will hold it securely and allow you to position as needed. This is important on a set like the one pictured where it is on a slope. You want the snare loop perpendicular to the line of travel, so on a slope that means holding the loop at an angle. I learned that tip from Dan Dezarn who was a snareman from Tennessee and wrote a book on snaring. It's only $8, but it's a very good book.

[@williamtarr9758]

great video learned alot from this

[@acwtacticalusaoutfittersof4220]

Nice video

[@backyardmeat]

Another good one!

[@Meattrapper]

Thanks brother! I'm leaving in the morning for three days in the swamp - my first real trapping trapping weekend of the season. The arctic blast is here an it's below freezing, which is unheard of for Alabama in November. I've worn short pants on Christmas here before.

[@backyardmeat]

Best of luck! I'm starting to set my line tomorrow, can't wait!

[@harleynuts]

Every time I watch one of your videos I pick up a new trick or two. Thanks. For now it looks like I got the problem beavers under control. I know by next year they will be back causing more damage here. Thanks again.

[@gregphillips1998]

I’ve viewed many of your videos before and also a sub. This is the first time coming across this one. Perfect because this is exactly the type of scenario I have. I’ve bought some hog snares from southern snares but I’ve not had time to try my hand at trapping yet. I will soon. When I do I’ll be sure to let you know how I do. Thanks for the informative videos.

[@PaulNichollsPausabniTraders]

Excellent video Meat Trapper, I really enjoyed it!

[@Meattrapper]

Paul Nicholls - Pausabni Traders Thank you very much.

[@Darrin-ws1fh]

Good Video. I suspend my Snares to perfect height using Green Wire Christmas Ornament Hooks...works very well. I place them about 3" Inches above the Ground. Usually for Cottontails and Snowshoe Hares.

[@Meattrapper]

Great tip , thanks for sharing!

[@Darrin-ws1fh]

The Meat Trapper No problem Sir. It's another idea if you want to use something a bit lighter and less noticeable. Works well for the Barbed Wire Scenario like you showed there! They are small gauge and pull away easily once the Animal is ensnared. If you lose a few, it's no big deal because they corrode quickly and won't pierce a shoe or foot...and they are inexpensive. I use the largest size I can find...easy to adjust.

[@sebastianekman6987]

Thank You The Meat Trapper, VERY cool!

[@muddog1561]

Could you use the same size snare and wire for any animal big or small?

[@jamesmatthews3081]

could you do some sets that requires the snares to be in the water my state you can only use snares in water

[@dillon2770]

Nice video! What brand and type of snare is that in this video?

[@Meattrapper]

Daba Daa I use these a lot amzn.to/2kcHcyO

[@Gonzo3780]

Nice looking spot for a set and great set...Have you had many Yote's come by and eat your beavers left out of water or eagles stop by? I had a eagle visit a few of my rat sets this year and gobble up my rats that were in shallow water...

[@Meattrapper]

They've never bothered my beavers - but I have quit trapping rabbits completely because they were eating every single one of them before first light. I'd show up at a rabbit snare and there'd be nothing left but a few scraps of fur. Was nice of me to tie a nice, fat bunny up for them to come get. :)

[@kevinwimmer4159]

Do you think it would still work painted white?

[@KenRomero]

Thanks for that--it's very helpful!

[@Meattrapper]

Glad it was useful!

[@SecularSoutherner504]

What is the significance of smelling castor?

[@eapc44]

What was it your trying to snare ?? We use nearly same snare in uk for foxes ,i use a 6 strand snare for rabbit control work ,we have clips of us on you tube ,TYPE in east anglian pest control to view us at work thanks

[@h.t.f.farmboy5376]

thanks im going to be doing some snaring this season

[@muddog1561]

I bought your course.

[@Meattrapper]

Thank you very much sir. If I can ever be of assistance, please let me know. I appreciate your support.

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

great set.i make mine similar to yours

[@Meattrapper]

Thanks for watching buddy!

[@BravoDelta-jb2pc]

Another great video sir. Have you ever used a piece of cut tubing on your snare to put your support wire in? If so, your thoughts?

[@Meattrapper]

BravoDelta1018 Yes, vinyl tubing is my primary means of Snare support. Works great in ty he deep south. In cold climates tubing can get stiff and hard. Just depends on your area.

[@MeeLowTrapper]

Great video.

[@GarrettBrader]

Good video... I'm really late to this video...lol... but have you ever snared fox or coyote before? I have fox sets out now... cable restraints. (By law in Pennsylvania, I cant have a snare...to choke them out... I need a cable restraint... holds them alive.) Anyway, I'm struggling catching my first fox with them. At this point... we only have just under 2 weeks left in the season. If you could give me some info...that would be awesome! Thanks again for the videos!

[@Meattrapper]

+Garrett Brader Hi Garrett, My land snaring experience limited as we cannot use snares on land here, but I have snared in other states. My usual tactic on fox was to set trails through the weeds and brush. Use a small loop (6" or so) about 8" off the ground. Can you use foot snares like the Fremont? We can use those here so I have been thinking about those a lot.

[@GarrettBrader]

I don't think we can no...

[@serpentheadedmask9]

Great video. New to this but I did just get some mink snares. I need to find trapping wire for my snares. Is that all its called? Can't seem to find it. Or know what I'm looking for exactly. Thanks

[@Meattrapper]

+Rob Brown Cool. Mink snaring can be challenging for sure - but what a thrill when you catch one! The wire you are looking for is annealed trapping wire: www.fntpost.com/Categories/Trapping/Wire,+Cable+Chain/Wire/ . I use 9 gauge for my beaver snare supports and 14 gauge for everything else. Good luck!

[@serpentheadedmask9]

+The Meat Trapper thanks for replying I will look for that wire. Appreciate it! As far as the snares go they came part of a kit I purchased. Didn't buy them on my own. Can I use them to trap other game? Or is there specific types of snares for rabbits ect. Not really looking to use for mink. I just happen to have that kind of snares as of now. Hope that's not a dumb question lol:)

[@serpentheadedmask9]

+The Meat Trapper ah I see..they seem thicker then that. I'll have to figure out what size they are. Thanks a lot for the info bro! Really appreciate your advice!

[@marktate4466]

Ok thanks, I have tried to hang snares on fences like that but dropping down from the next wire up so they got knocked off a lot. I was using to light a gauge wire to do what you are doing.

[@TheUrbanHunterz]

Do you think that wire would hold a coyote?

[@Meattrapper]

It might if doubled up. You'd also need to make sure they have a tree to entangle on and choke out. If there is no entanglement then stick with cable.

[@timberbucketsphil6818]

oh yea bud it was helpfull thank you

[@alexandregauvreau1270]

Hi, nice video. If I put my snare where there is snow can I come everyday and check it or will my tracks in the snow scard the coyotes and they wont come near since they can see my tracks that I made by walking around???

[@Meattrapper]

+Alexandre Gauvreau Hello Alexandre - That is a GREAT question, and it is very important. When you put a snare in and check it DO NOT walk around it - walk through the trail and step directly over it and keep walking a few meters before turning around and coming back. Always step over the snare - NEVER walk around it - even when there is no snow. Coyotes will know EXACTLY where you walked and if you suddenly detour off the trail they will know something is to be avoided. They will follow your trail so walk them into your snare. Great question and good luck!!

[@alexandregauvreau1270]

+The Meat Trapper So I make a path in the snow too lure them in my snare?

[@Meattrapper]

+Alexandre Gauvreau yes. they will follow the trail you make in the snow just be sure to step over and walk past your snare. Don't stop at the snare or go around it.

[@JBIRD270]

Genius

[@wwoutdoors7300]

That’s good if there is a fence

[@kevinwimmer4159]

Isnt snaring near barbwire a bad idea.

[@mikefortenberry6962]

What is the little plastic tube for on the snare ?

[@Meattrapper]

I show that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHKyqqGBfN6Be9k

[@AlwaysRedHunting]

snap gos the trap

[@rayst.2934]

Man, I thought I heard coyotes yipping while you were setting the snare

[@waynehackel3005]

thanks for the info wayne

[@Meattrapper]

wayne hackel Thank you for watching sir.

[@jamessanders4310]

Where do you get snare locks?

[@Meattrapper]

snareone.com/locks.html

[@rayst.2934]

Do you have a video on making snares

[@Meattrapper]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKpg4NneceBh5Y

[@bernadinesankar1128]

Nice one from Harry sankar

[@danaxe1]

Bending the wire... Great mention!

[@dawnhawbecker2447]

can i set snares for fox on a deer trail and not catch deer and if i can how

[@Meattrapper]

+Dawn Hawbecker While nothing is 100% safe, there are a few things you can do do minimize deer ctaches in snares. The first is to set the snare low and place a jump stick over the snare. If you set your snare loop 18" off the ground and then placed a stick over the top of the loop, it would encourage deer to jump over the set rather than duck under it. Next investigate Breakaway Devices for snares. A BAD is a piece that it inserted in the snare cable when it is built that is designed to break apart when a certain amount of force is applied. A 250 pound BAD will separate when a deer applies 250 pounds of pressure to the cable, thus releasing it. A fox or coyote cannot exert that much force so they will remain cuaght. Lastly, investigate deer stops for snares. A deer stop is simply a nut that is squeezed on the snare cable that will not allow the snare to close toghtly around a deer foot - but will still allow it to close around a coyotes neck. This way, if the deers foot gets caught he can just shake the loop off and get out. Most importantly, lookup the law in your State as many states have very specific requirements about snares and snaring. Killing a deer illegally can be a serious deal. Thanks and great question!

[@marktate4466]

what guage wire is the trapping wire

[@Meattrapper]

In this set I am using 14 gauge annealed trap wire.

[@JMsShootingChannel]

Whats the length of snares you use?

[@Meattrapper]

48"

[@JMsShootingChannel]

Thanks, your super helpful sir👍🏾

[@demderpyllamasi6470]

How does this catch animals

[@susanbennett3303]

How do you dispatch the animal? I am Rick

[@Meattrapper]

I use a 22 LR pistol.

[@susanbennett3303]

The Meat Trapper thank you for the info it was very informative it was the first time tonight we will see in the morning. And this is Rick

[@mechanicandskills7215]

are snares one of the best traps ?

[@Meattrapper]

charles philippe I think so. They are light, cheap and effective. If they get stolen you are not out a lot of money.

[@mechanicandskills7215]

do you yous or have used other traps not counting body traps / foot traps...like finger 4 or tree snares or dead falls ??

[@Meattrapper]

No, I do not use primitive traps at all because they are not as effective as modern traps.

[@mechanicandskills7215]

thank you so much ....cheers

[@johnyeller]

Hey, I'm new to trapping/snaring and have a question. Do you have to boil your snare line like the traps or would it even be useful?

[@Meattrapper]

NO! DO NOT BOIL SNARES! I see a lot of people do that, and I used to do it myself. But boiling is bad for cable because it removes to oil - even down in between the strands of the cable. This lets the cable rust from the inside out - but you can't see it so you think your snare is good, when in fact it is weak. This doesn't matter if you use the snare in the same season, but when you run a lot of snares and reuse the ones that didn't make a catch the following year - it can be trouble. Just let them weather a bit and dust them with spraypaint. That's all I do these days. Great question and thanks for watching. Good luck!

[@shineyrocks390]

God bless you

[@anajovanovic5936]

This is disgusting. I don't understand why would anyone enjoy hunting animals just for fun. It is unnecessary and evil. Instead of killing these innocent animals plant some trees and make a video about it!

[@Meattrapper]

Dont be stupid.

[@dant3113]

You talk way too much and this is too technical. You dont need all of these things to make a good snare. String and a knife period.

[@Meattrapper]

String and a knife? Lol.

[@billeehighsmith7983]

Lol string isn't going to hold a coyote or a beaver. Also, string will relax as a locking snare will not. I don't think you have much experience in trapping or snaring. Maybe stick to doing things the wrong way and stop telling the experienced people in their field of expertise how to do something when you don't even know what you're talking about. By the way, how about posting a link to your video of snaring a yote or beaver with a string lol. that would be a blast to watch!