How to Set a Rabbit Snare
Once you have your own rabbit snare, it is simple to set up to catch rabbits. Whether hunting for dinner or just trying to stop your garden from getting ruined; setting up the snare is the most important tool against rabbits. Using this method is one of the cheapest and simplest methods of catching rabbits.
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Instructions
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Set a Rabbit Snare
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Find a good rabbit habitat. This is usually in tall grass. Look for a well defined rabbit trail in this area. Search for rabbit tracks or areas that have obviously been walked through by small animals. If you are trying to get rid of rabbits from your property, and not hunting them, then pick out the area where you've seen the rabbits repeatedly and look for a trail.
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Follow the rabbit trail until you find the most narrow part of the trail.
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Find a tree limb or branch. Your snare will be tied to this, so make sure that it is strong. Cut the limb/branch off at an angle. The angle cut will ensure the limb/branch is easy to shove into the ground.
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Cut off enough braided twine to suit your snare purposes (unless you've premade your snare with the twine already attached). The twine will need to be long enough to tie to the branch and snare, and also to reach the area where you want the snare.
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Tie one end of your twine to the small loop on your snare (unless you've already done this while making the snare). Tie the other end of the string to the middle of your limb/branch. The best way to do this is make a slipknot and double or triple knot it after pulling the slipknot tight. Many knots will work, just make sure the knot is tight enough not to slide on the limb/branch.
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Drive the sharp end of your branch deep into the ground in the area you've selected to snare the rabbit. Place the snare in the narrow area you found on the rabbit trail. Position the large loop so that the rabbit's head will enter the loop while walking the trail. The snare loop should be about 3-4" from the ground. The snare should be hanging from the branch, and the correct amount of string will ensure the snare stays at the correct length from the ground.
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Find a few twigs around the area. Push the twigs into the ground through the snare. Make sure the twigs hold the snare nicely in place. The twigs will prevent the snare from moving in the wind.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the trail you choose is heavily traveled. The narrowest spot in this trail will ensure the rabbit has to go through the snare.
Be responsible. Check your snares daily to avoid possible suffering from the rabbits.
Check "Make Snare" below to see a video of how to make the snare you are setting up.
Be careful if rabbit is still alive when you go to remove it. They can injure you with their teeth and claws.
Resources
- Photo Credit www.prosnares.com
