Snares

[TraumaSlave]

Would someone be so kind as to post some pics of the snares they use and perhaps some basic instructions in how to use? Have a coyote problem @ my parent's and haven't had much luck calling. Lost 8 ducks over the last 2 yrs and they are over it. Thought trapping might be the way to go.

TIA

 

[fishboy1]

snareshop.com Get a relaxing style lock aka microlock. Helps minimize damage to fur and will relax if the critter stops pulling. Most domestic dogs will not choke themselves out if caught. They will realize they are "leashed" and sit down to wait for somebody to let them go.

Set snares wwith a 10" loop 10" off the ground for yotes. Find trails they are using leading to your live stock and set them. Sorry I don't have any pix but youtube has some great videos.
Hope this helps.

 

[Tar12]

Snares are the way to go as they stay active in freezing conditions. Scent control is a must! Both boots and hands! Set your lock at the 11:00 or 1:00 o'clock position and as has been mentioned a 10 in loop 10 inches off of the ground.If you have a heavily wooded area with multiple trails gang set it. Anchor well....do not underestimate the strength of a yote!!!!!!!!!! I have had them literally break the snare lock and be gone! Although rare it does happen! If you need any help feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you out....as far as the actual snares go I would strongly suggest that you purchase pre-made snares. I suspect that your state requires snares with the deer stop installed.Relaxing locks are usually required as well in case ole fido is caught. You can purchase these from Dakota Snare Line on E-bay. They come dyed and pre-loaded and ready to roll. Watch as many videos as you can until you get the general idea. It is not hard to snare.

Here is a E-bay link http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dakotaline-DYED ... 439fbd79e9
Here is a link to his shop http://dakotalinenares.myshopify.com

 

[fishboy1]

Yotes killed a neighbors 2 day old calf the other day. I just gang set the approaches to the carcass with relaxing lock snares today. Hope to wipe out the pack tomorrow if I am lucky. We have babies on the way and this makes two calves killed next door in the past 2 months. Gotta get the calf killers!

 

[Tar12]

Yotes killed a neighbors 2 day old calf the other day. I just gang set the approaches to the carcass with relaxing lock snares today. Hope to wipe out the pack tomorrow if I am lucky. We have babies on the way and this makes two calves killed next door in the past 2 months. Gotta get the calf killers!

Wont be long and there will be pups in the dens. Now is the time to catch those females with bellies full of puppies....

 

[Stumpy74]

Snared this black yote

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[TraumaSlave]

None of mine have produced yet. Thought I had some good sets on well traveled trails. Guess patience is a virtue.

 

[Coyote Slayer]

To start build your own cheap! Go to your hardware store you'll need 3/32" cable. Washers and nuts. Get on YouTube and there are several videos on how to build you own....find the videos that use a washer bent at a 90 degree angle with a hole drilled at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock. You use the washer for a lock. Its really easy.....I have took many coyotes out of this world with them.....best place to hang them is on a fence line where they go under the fence....do some scouting and maybe you'll find some hair on the fence where they cross under. You'll be in business

 

[Coyote Slayer]

Another thing... After you build them put them all in a pot with some baking soda and water and I usually throw in some tree bark for good measure. This will take the shine off of them and make them look dull and take any scent off of them as well. Don't touch them with your bare hands after you've done this

 

[TnHoss]

I caught this "yote" a couple of weekends ago, snares do work well just make sure they are staked down or tied off good. Look in the upper left of my pic at the pine limbs broken and the size of the catch circle and it should give you an idea of the fight they put up.

 

[Planking]

http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthre ... /1145402/1

 

[jknight13]

My Dad has chickens and yotes and fox are a real problem. He was developed what I believe is one of the greatest redneck innovations I have ever seen. He took a motion detector light and removed the light. He direct wired the motion sensor to a radio in his bedroom. Once he sees signs of something coming around, he will cut up hot dogs and throw them out and wait. He says you have to cut them up so it takes longer for them to eat them. To date he has killed 19 fox and 8 yotes in his backyard in a little less than 3 years.

 

[diamond hunter]

Quick question about snares?What about neighbors dogs?What do you do with nontarget species?Im not worried about that as much as I am about dogs.Do the snares relax enough if a dog is caught?Who knows what the Tennessee law is regarding snares and the responsibility of the trapper?Ive seen no new fawns this year and have 280 acres in Macon county.I must get these yotes under control.Havent seen a rabbit all summer.Tons of cover available and used to see them every time I went in the evenings.

 

[fishboy1]

Quick question about snares?What about neighbors dogs?What do you do with nontarget species?Im not worried about that as much as I am about dogs.Do the snares relax enough if a dog is caught?Who knows what the Tennessee law is regarding snares and the responsibility of the trapper?Ive seen no new fawns this year and have 280 acres in Macon county.I must get these yotes under control.Havent seen a rabbit all summer.Tons of cover available and used to see them every time I went in the evenings.

Please read up on the regs yourself so there is no misunderstanding. :tu:
TN regs are stupid regarding dogs. The trapper is liable for damages to domestic dogs regardless if they are running off a leash, causing trouble, or otherwise in violation of the TN leash law. So its illegal to let your dog run loose, but somebody else is liable if it gets injured or killed in a LEGAL trap. So be careful where and how you set your snares. Check them every day and have a catch/release pole in case you do catch one. I was told that the laws are the way they are to protect trespassing coon dogs that might accidentally wind up on your property. oke:

That said, I caught the next door neighbors dog 3x. before we moved. The dog would be wagging its tail waiting for me in the morning.
IMO, there is no reason not to use a relaxing style lock if there is any chance of a non target catch. About half the yotes I catch are choked out so if an animal struggles that much they can be harmed or killed. Most domestic dogs have been on a leash and will sit down when caught and wait to be released. Deer stops are a good idea too. Watch a bunch of videos on youtube for snaring advice.
Meat trapper, wolfernation are two good starting points.

 

[TnHoss]

caught this one last weekend crossing between 2 hay fields.