All the discussion about hunting and trapping coyotes lately, and the added fact that there's really nothing else in season right now, got me interested in running a snare line and I've jumped in with both feet first. I bought a couple dozen sets of snares and anchors from the snare shop along with some wire and such. I boiled the first dozen snares in a baking soda solution. The others I plan on dipping in dye and/or spray painting.
So yesterday afternoon I went out to a property I normally use for waterfowl hunting and made some sets. I had planned on setting 12 but I only ended up setting 8. This morning I went and made a check at 8:00 am. Unfortunately I left empty handed, but not discouraged. I feel like I have them in a some pretty decent spots and it's only a matter of time. I added another set this morning on a really good trail too.
Here are some pictures I've taken of my setups. I'm completely green, so keep that in mind. That being said, please don't hesitate to critique anything you see wrong or make suggestions. Right out of the gate I can tell right now that I'd prefer to have them painted or dyed. They are dull, but still seem to stick out like a sore thumb.
Some specifics:
These snares are listed as "Coyote Catchers" on the snare shop's website. They consist of 10' of 7x7 3/32" cable with swivel, Cam Locks, twist-on support collars, and a mini deer stop. I made my own attempt at loading the snares, which seemed to go pretty well I think. Loops are about 10" in diameter and are 8-10" off the ground. For sets not attached to a tree, I have earth anchors with 18" of cable. Depending on the soil, I have them between 12 and 18 inches in the ground.
So yesterday afternoon I went out to a property I normally use for waterfowl hunting and made some sets. I had planned on setting 12 but I only ended up setting 8. This morning I went and made a check at 8:00 am. Unfortunately I left empty handed, but not discouraged. I feel like I have them in a some pretty decent spots and it's only a matter of time. I added another set this morning on a really good trail too.
Here are some pictures I've taken of my setups. I'm completely green, so keep that in mind. That being said, please don't hesitate to critique anything you see wrong or make suggestions. Right out of the gate I can tell right now that I'd prefer to have them painted or dyed. They are dull, but still seem to stick out like a sore thumb.
Some specifics:
These snares are listed as "Coyote Catchers" on the snare shop's website. They consist of 10' of 7x7 3/32" cable with swivel, Cam Locks, twist-on support collars, and a mini deer stop. I made my own attempt at loading the snares, which seemed to go pretty well I think. Loops are about 10" in diameter and are 8-10" off the ground. For sets not attached to a tree, I have earth anchors with 18" of cable. Depending on the soil, I have them between 12 and 18 inches in the ground.