How to Build a Deer Snare Trap
- 1). Tie a small loop, one or two inches in diameter, at the end of the rope using an overhand knot. The knot should be able to slide along the rope when pulled, forming a snare. Slide the knot along the rope to open the loop slightly. Then grab the loop and pull to test that the loop closes tightly around your hand.
- 2). Tie the rope's other end to a tree branch near a deer trail or foraging area. The tree branch should be at least six to eight feet off the ground and have at least a four- to six-inch diameter to prevent it from cracking or breaking. Open the snare wide enough for the deer head to fit through, about 12 to 16 inches in diameter.
- 3). Set the snare (the loop made in Step 1) about four to five feet off the ground. Place it between trees on a narrow trail or between nearby bushes. Ensure that the snare is suspended securely by the trees or bushes and is somewhat hidden or not obviously hanging.
- 4). Place a trail of food leading up to the snare such as hard mast nuts, like acorns or peanuts, and wait.
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