Wilderness Survival

Snares

Here is an overview photo of this snare.

See the Rolling Snare page for an overview of how snares work.

This is very similar to the Rolling Snare, except for the trigger.

Snare constructed by Walter Muma

An overview picture of the trigger mechanism. 

The trigger stick is inserted into a slot or hole in the main upright stick (which has been shoved into the ground).

The string tied closest to the slot leads up to the spring. The other string (to the left) leads to the noose.

Snare constructed by Walter Muma

A much closer view of where the trigger stick fits into a slot on the main upright stick.

Obviously, it will take more force to dislodge the trigger stick on this snare than for the Rolling Snare. Therefore it would be used for larger animals, or in a case where the animals are anticipated to be moving faster through the noose.

This might also be useful in cases where you want to avoid capturing smaller animals.

Snare constructed by Walter Muma

Snare constructed by Walter Muma

Snare constructed by Walter Muma

A view of the entire snare setup.