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#188530 - 11/18/09 03:12 PM Re: Spring snares and figure 4 traps [Re: DesertFox]
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Originally Posted By: DesertFox
Originally Posted By: Blast
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It is illegal to deploy such devices in earnest here in the Golden State. Anybody share any real world experience with how well such things work, assuming they are sited correctly?


Even if it's in an employee breakroom baited with a box of dounuts?

-Blast


This can be a fun and highly rewarding pastime. But you must be careful what you use for bait. In my experience in New York City the following bait options work well for specific prey.

Donuts - police officers
$5 bills - middle management
lazyboy reclining chair - union members
anything shiny - elected officials (on a good day, using a non-lethal snare, you can sometimes catch the same elected official two or three times)


Heck, set out a box of donuts and you'll probably catch me 3-4 times. blush
-Blast
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#188563 - 11/18/09 07:23 PM Re: Spring snares and figure 4 traps [Re: Blast]
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I guess I should have posted under urban preparedness. Who knew there was such a pent up demand / expertise for trapping and snaring!

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#188619 - 11/19/09 04:35 AM Re: Spring snares and figure 4 traps [Re: dweste]
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Interesting, perhaps simpler deadfall variation:

Another variation of the trigger mechanism is shown to the right. It's very simple and no tools are required. Use two long sticks and one short stick. Make sure the contact point of the weight is close to the main support stick. Experiment with configuration

http://www.wilderness-survival-skills.com/deadfalltrap.html

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Edited by dweste (11/19/09 04:37 AM)

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