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Traps and Snares-The Ranger Handbook

For an unarmed survivor or evader, or when the sound of a rifle shot could be a problem, trapping or snaring wild game is a good alternative. Several well placed traps have the potential to catch much more game than a Ranger with a rifle is likely to shoot. a. To be effective with any type of trap or snare, you must • Know the species of animal you intend to catch. • Know how to construct a proper trap. • Avoid alarming the prey with signs of your presence. b. There are no catchall traps you can set for all animals. You must determine what species are in a given area and set your traps specifically with those animals in mind. Look for the following: • Runs and trails. • Tracks. • Droppings. • Chewed or rubbed vegetation. • Nesting or roosting sites. • Feeding and watering areas. Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing . Jeff is an accomplished writer of non-fiction books, novels and periodicals. He also owns Red bike Publishing. Published books inc...