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cmil84

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Ok I want to set up a snare trap for yotes. I have no clue what im doing. Im intrested in trying this out. How or where do I get a snare for a coyote? Also how do I set it up. My plan is to set it up on a trail that is a choke point going to a composte pile. The coyotes seem to use this trail alot when they come in to dig up the turkeys. I cant call these yotes so I want to try and snare them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Can I make the snares my self? If so what do I need? Where can I buy the items at? Like I said no clue. Help me out here guys
 
First, make sure snaring is legal in your state. Your D.N.R. guide should tell you what type of snare is legal, i.e deer stops (these are on the snare, they limit the snare from closing completely so that if a deer gets a leg snared they can get out of it).

This is the kind we use in michigan. You can also buy from this place. They are great to deal with.
http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Snare+Sh...Cable+Restraint

Sounds like your compost pile keeps them coming consistently. Place on trail about 30 ft from compost. Good Luck.
 
Look at regs first. I would suggest buying your first but they are easy to make. Your next consideration is how to hang your snare. A Google search or YouTube search will probably answer some questions. Then some more specific questions will help.
 
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As stated above ensure cable devices are legal in your area.
Most states have regulations regarding the type of lock, cable and break away devices that need to be used.
It would be in your best interest to buy at least the first
snares you use. Once one has their feet on they ground you can branch out by constructing your own. While I make my own
I buy all the components from Rally Hess (Rally Snares) in Minnesota. PM for details for he offers only first class components and finished snares.
You are on the correct track by looking for a pinch point in a coyotes travel way. I use a 10" loop located 10" off the trail. Use a 9ga support wire and keep the lock at the 3 or 9 o'clock location pointing up. Secure the other end of the snare "very" solidly for a coyote can exert in excess of 700 lbs of force when coming to the end of the cable.
It would be to late in the season but all my snares are camoed to take the shine from the cable.
Snares are the oldest method of taking wildlife. They are an extremly valuable tool where legal and with proper utalization effecient on nearly every type of wildlife.
Roy
 
I need to add to everyones great answers. "You Tube"! You Tube is thee best palace to learn! I've watched hundreds of videos on there on snaring. After snaring for 2yrs now, I still watch them to get more ideas.
 


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