Paul in North Lincs. Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Has anyone got a diagramme on setting a fox snare in a hedge row where it comes through from an adjoinign field. I have tried to explain, but my pal, whom lives some miles away cannot grasp it.....I think a diagramme would help...but I'm not expert at snaring / trapping myself. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Has anyone got a diagramme on setting a fox snare in a hedge row where it comes through from an adjoinign field. I have tried to explain, but my pal, whom lives some miles away cannot grasp it.....I think a diagramme would help...but I'm not expert at snaring / trapping myself. cheers If you PM me your mobile phone number I will take a photo of mine tonight as send it to you. Basically you need something to secure the snare to, I find melling a short post (4 x 4 inches) in best and screwing a small right angle bracket to the post, connect the snare to this using split rings (key rings) It is important you put something over the top of the snare to stop you catching deer, as this will make them jump over the snare, basically make a T shape (hope this makes sense). Then either support the snare with elastic bands which will easily snap when pulled ie - thin ones to the T allowing the loop to run free, I prefer to use a metal right angled bar just below the T. The snare should be about 8 inches from the ground and about 8 inches loop size, a point - are you sure its not someones dog or badgers? If your not totally sure then don't set them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted July 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 thanks mate :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I use a short stick with a 'V' cut in the end to support my snares, similar to the pics below. I also tend to have the ring approx 6" diameter, with the bottom of the ring 4" off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I just use a bit off fence wire tied round a bit of the hedge and clip the snare swivel onto that ,you can use a bit of wire as a snare tealer as well , a hand high off the ground and the snare noose a hand wide as well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I use a short stick with a 'V' cut in the end to support my snares, similar to the pics below. I also tend to have the ring approx 6" diameter, with the bottom of the ring 4" off the ground. Nice sets Browning. The only thing that I would add would be a horizontal branch about 2" above the top of the snare. This will cause deer to jump over and a tall fox to duck. Be sure that you have an inline swivel where you attatch your snare to your anchor. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thanks Dan, although I have to be honest here and say these are not my sets in the pics, although I do set my snares exactly like this. I agree with your comment on placing a stick over the, and do use it where deer are prevelant. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catroofel Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 i make the snares out of heavy gauge electric fence wire swivels and stuff get from my local hard ware as well. been snaring from an early age with local keepers and was always told to place the snare on top of your thumbs up from the ground. roughly a hand span wide set on a split hazel tealer the other guys are right to- gotta put something over so deer avoid it. one other tip never move off the foxes run while setting the snare or charlie will go around as well while sniffing your scent!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 i make the snares out of heavy gauge electric fence wire swivels and stuff get from my local hard ware as well. been snaring from an early age with local keepers and was always told to place the snare on top of your thumbs up from the ground. roughly a hand span wide set on a split hazel tealer the other guys are right to- gotta put something over so deer avoid it. one other tip never move off the foxes run while setting the snare or charlie will go around as well while sniffing your scent!!!! Very Good advise from a man who by the sound of it, has been taught well. my father was a gamekeeper for over 30 years and this is the way he used to make and set his snares too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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