Snare Trapping For Coyotes And Game Animals | How To Set Snare Traps

[@timmytangles5520]

Thank you for the video. Helped us snare some possum that have been causing problems for us.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Nice, glad it helped!

[@Kurtdog63]

You can poke a stick in the ground under the snare to get coyote to raise their head so they don't go under the snare if they are walking thru sniffing the ground. We call it a "chin up". I have caught a lot of dogs thru the years. They may fight the snare a few minutes, but usually will just give up and be sitting there waiting to be freed. I get down at their level and talk gently to them just out of reach and most of the time, they will calm down and let you remove the snare. Coyotes, bobcats, being wild animals, many times will absolutely FREAK and will fight the snare, get totally wrapped around vegetation, and kill themselves in the snare.

[@iamgriff]

I have snares around my property. I haven’t caught any coyotes yet, but I keep trying anyway. I was thinking of making a snare in a food bucket to up my odds. But limiting the access to coyotes is proving to be difficult. I don’t want to hurt other wildlife, just the coyotes

[@on_empty]

Needs to be sturdy! Proceeds to break the tree LOL

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

I learned how to set up and place many traps and snares from Ragnar Benson/Larry Grupp's books. It's like anything else. Practice, practice, practice. It's damn frustrating at times. Snares seem to be making a comeback among people learning bushcraft and survival. One I have mastered is the Rock Weir trap for fish. Keep in mind that in a survival situation you will most likely expend more energy building and setting traps than you will get from the game. I've been experimenting for the last 30 years, especially with triggers. Great vid here, you got a sub

[@Whitetail_Properties]

You got that right! It takes time, patience and a heck of a lot of practice to get the art of trapping down. Thanks for watching!

[@tremont86]

Great video. Learned a lot

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Nice! That's what we like to hear!

[@jboogie1764]

I just received my order from southern snares it’s just a 3 Piece kit I added to my pack anyways I was wondering if I should boil them before I pack them away in my ruck since I was handling them to check out .

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Some guys are big on scent control with traps/snares, and some guys aren't. In this case James, who was setting the snare in the video, does not think scent affects set-ups for coyotes and other predators. He's been trapping for over 30 years.

[@paulhuval6579]

Enjoyed that i have never tried snared before but will have to one day👍

[@Whitetail_Properties]

They are a little less common that foot hold traps, but can be very effective! It would be a good way to challenge yourself as a trapper!

[@paulhuval6579]

@@Whitetail_Properties thanks for the encouragement there. It is getting late in the season but will have to try some next season for sure.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

@@paulhuval6579 Good deal, let us know how you do!

[@paulhuval6579]

@@Whitetail_Properties will do 👍

[@CountyLineAdventures]

Going to set some of our for the first time! Thanks for the video.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Good luck!!

[@thomastrainsmore2010]

Need those for the woods

[@kimhetzler3630]

What’s the gauge on the wire?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

5/64- or 3/32-inch diameter

[@DdD-pi8jw]

Can I use bait with a snare? How would I do that?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Snares are typically set up on travel routes and not used with a bait or a lure.

[@jasonyoung7055]

You can use a snare in a cubby trap. You put the bait or lure inside the cubby and the animal has to walk through your snare to eat the bait.

[@DdD-pi8jw]

@@jasonyoung7055 I thought about doing something like that, but the DNR has assured me that a coyote won’t go in a cubby. Think I’ll try it anyway.

[@treehuggajcr1160]

On average what is your ratio on catch verses snares in other words how many snare are you running and how many do you typically catch

[@Whitetail_Properties]

There are so many variable it would be hard to answer that accurately. Factors for number of snares set and number of catches would include: size of the property, number of target animals, habitat/terrain, time of year, just to name a few. Sorry that was a tough question to answer specifically ...

[@insanetrain7]

This is my first year trapping. Thank you for the videos. Do you have one on snare sizes?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

We do not. But the size of the snare should be related to the size of the animal you are trying to trap.

[@tremont86]

Great video. Very informative

[@codyfightmaster6277]

Will this work for Bobcats and Foxes?

[@universalmechanic5170]

He mentioned bob cat but yes for both. Shit you could catch a squirrel with small enough snares

[@elizabethstein369]

What's your preferred method to dispatch? I'm hoping to be able to salvage both pelt and skull.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

It depends. If you want to take the time you can skin them and make a few bucks from the hide. And obviously if you want the skull you can remove that and boil it or bury it to clean it up.

[@jackwright3098]

I know they work, apparently, but it just seems so statistically unlikely that an animal would happen to go through that exact spot? Is this a total prayer situation or what are the real nightly odds you catch something, even if you place in an area seemingly "high traffic"?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Hard to say what the odds are. It depends on the site. If you put it on a well used trail we would say the odds are "good" that you catch something.

[@tonycstech]

Why would an animal go through it instead of going around, cant it see the obstacle ?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

The though is that you put the snare in the path of least resistance (usually an established trail) for the animal, that way they naturally walk right into it.

[@stephenpickard3150]

They travel like we drive down the road. When they get close enough to actually see it they’re already looking past it.

[@jakewarren704]

Thanks for the video. What's the best way to drain the blood from the animal? Is there specific places you should cut them, and then hang them? Coyotes in particular

[@Whitetail_Properties]

No problem! We don't believe draining the blood is necessary for skinning the animal for the hide..

[@mtlefty8687]

Since this was for beginners, you might have touched on deer stops and break aways...good video. Thanks.

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Not a bad point, something to keep in mind!

[@terrymettler3692]

The angled jump sick is also a proven method not a H but / the deer will step over it or around it

[@MichaelM-q2q]

You have to eat. Then take it with you. You'll need it in a days walk.

[@myluckwins]

Thanks for showing me how to make one 🙄

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Did we not?

[@candytits3660]

Making a snare isn't rocket science 😂

[@geraldnordstrom3243]

Dont hunt-trap

[@Sunrise-fr9jb]

Why would you want to trap a coyote or another animal tho?

[@Whitetail_Properties]

Coyotes are predator and have no natural predators. They can damage deer, turkey and other game animal populations if not kept in check. You can also make money on the fur.

[@candytits3660]

Because they kill everything around them and are way over populated.

[@candytits3660]

Would you rather have 50 deer on your property or 50 coyotes on your property? That's why.

[@achillesbuilds2432]

Also they'll snatch your pets and have even tried small children. They're a threat. They're lure big dogs to the woods and jump them. Smart hunters.

[@Sunrise-fr9jb]

@@candytits3660 I think coyotes are cute tho…