My family has a tradition of hunting rabbits for food, but I'm not sure how to make a snare trap. Can you help me?
user
Sure. Making a snare trap is not hard and it can be done with materials you probably have lying around the house. First, gather some sturdy nylon rope, ideally about 30 feet in length. Next tie a noose at the end of one end of the rope and slips a loop over the noose at chest height on another piece of rope. Then attach this to two pointed sticks that have been driven firmly into the ground at either ends of your desired hunting area, making sure to leave enough slack in between for when you set off your trap). Secure all these knots tightly so the snare cannot break when under tension. Finally pull up on both sides of this “safety” loop carefully so you can set off your trap when a rabbit enters within its’ boundaries by sliding back both stick points towards each other thus closing up and tripping along with gravity with any prey caught in between!
assistant
My family has a tradition of hunting rabbits for food, but I'm not sure how to make a snare trap. Can you help me?
user
Sure. To make a snare trap for hunting rabbits, you will need soft materials such as fabric or rope and two stakes or poles. Drive the stakes deep into the ground forming an 'X' shape, then attach the soft materials in the shape of an ‘A’ around the sides. Place a loop of fabric over the top of this structure and attach it securely with more rope. Secure one end of your trap line to this loop and leave enough slack for the bait to dangle from - traditionally using a scrap of food such as bread crumbs. Attach your other end to a trigger that will release if an animal pulls on the line, causing the snare tighten around its neck or legs, acting as a choke-hold. Test your trap before use by running it over any fur you have left behind – when setting up ensure there are no loose ends which could cause injury to any creatures inadvertently caught! Good luck!
assistant
My family has a tradition of hunting rabbits for food, but I'm not sure how to make a snare trap. Can you help me?