snaring bunnies , new to this

I make the loop just a little larger than my clenched fist. I set it so that the bottom of the loop is about 1.5 - 2 inches off the ground.

Sometimes, when there is no good spot to place the snare, I will cut a small evergreen tree down, cut one whirl of branches of one side about 1/3 the way up the base, attach the snare & place the snare on the run. Similarly a stick with a snare attached can be placed where you want it...

Ignore single tracks or runs that are not well traveled. Set a snare on both sides of a well travelled run, in case you miss the rabbit OR more than 1 are running it.

Cheers
Jay
 
Jay said:
I make the loop just a little larger than my clenched fist. I set it so that the bottom of the loop is about 1.5 - 2 inches off the ground.

Sometimes, when there is no good spot to place the snare, I will cut a small evergreen tree down, cut one whirl of branches of one side about 1/3 the way up the base, attach the snare & place the snare on the run. Similarly a stick with a snare attached can be placed where you want it...

Ignore single tracks or runs that are not well traveled. Set a snare on both sides of a well travelled run, in case you miss the rabbit OR more than 1 are running it.

Cheers
Jay
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Thanks Jay :)

Never thought of the snare on either side
we may just have to try this


moved one today , hopefully it gets us one

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No worries! And, make sure you check the snares regularly or you risk losing your rabbits to coyotes, crows, weasels etc...

Cheers
Jay
 
I like to have a few sticks placed to guide them into the snare, and one at an angle above the snare to make them duck into it. And don't use something that they might like to nibble on
 
tjsudbury said:
I like to have a few sticks placed to guide them into the snare, and one at an angle above the snare to make them duck into it. And don't use something that they might like to nibble on
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This ^^...and sometimes I break some very short sticks and put under my snare to cause them to raise their chin up into snare level properly.​
 
Looking at the picture of your set, you need some fir bows on each side of your snare. Always try to pick a spot with a natural funnel with a sturdy small tree to anchor your snare to, and like Jay said pick your runs that are well used and not a single track. IMO shot rabbits are better than choked rabbits to eat, I guess cause they bleed out, and don't sit like they do in a snare. Thing is, their easier to snare them than they are to (see) shoot.
Do you have to get a snare licence like we do in NB, over here it $8 dollars.
 
coldshot said:
Looking at the picture of your set, you need some fir bows on each side of your snare. Always try to pick a spot with a natural funnel with a sturdy small tree to anchor your snare to, and like Jay said pick your runs that are well used and not a single track. IMO shot rabbits are better than choked rabbits to eat, I guess cause they bleed out, and don't sit like they do in a snare. Thing is, their easier to snare them than they are to (see) shoot.
Do you have to get a snare licence like we do in NB, over here it $8 dollars.
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I placed a pine bow to the left of that one , just not apparent in the photo.

yes small game licence is required and both of us have it :)
 
coldshot said:
Looking at the picture of your set, you need some fir bows on each side of your snare. Always try to pick a spot with a natural funnel with a sturdy small tree to anchor your snare to, and like Jay said pick your runs that are well used and not a single track. IMO shot rabbits are better than choked rabbits to eat, I guess cause they bleed out, and don't sit like they do in a snare. Thing is, their easier to snare them than they are to (see) shoot.
Do you have to get a snare licence like we do in NB, over here it $8 dollars.
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Blood in the meat can easily be overcome in an overnight soak..... I use milk with a pichnof course salt......

As for the for bows, I both agree and disagree...... rabbits choose their runs and run them constantly, and this is where we set the snares...... but, while not super smart, they are not completely stupid either...... if their regular run looks completely different than it usually does, then it makes for a red flag......

That is why I try to find a place to put a set that naturally has as many of the features mentioned as possible and try to minimize how much I change the landscape......

Put yourself in a 10" tall critter's shoes..... how does the world look to them?..... if you were 10" tall and a couple of 24" branches conveniently appeared at the two sides of your run, wouldn't you raise an eyebrow?.....

While i like the use of duck sticks, which can be as small as a red willow branch, I prefer to keep the set looking as natural as possible...
 
I always soak overnight in salt and onion, shot or choked, but there still seems to be a difference in the meat. Not so much in pies or stew, but you can really tell the difference when you shake and bake, or fry it the pan.
When I was talkin about bows, I meant on that particular set he was showing in the picture, myself I probably wouldn't have put a snare there, but if I had to I would have put some bows. No dem bunnies aren't stupid, and you should always look for a natural hole to set in, in the run and likewise don't step in the run when your settin a snare.
 
Wire /anchor your snare to at least a finger sized sapling........green preferable. Your loop looks a little large you want them by the neck not shoulders. I bring a pellet pistol as sometimes they are not dead.Harold
 
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