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How to Make a Rope Snare Trap

Know that you can catch small animals in a survival situation using a single piece of rope. Rope snare traps are common for game trappers and survivalists. Snare traps like these are simple to make, even when you're deep in the woods. Use a piece of nylon rope because it is stronger than rope made from natural fibers. Nylon rope is also more difficult to chew through. Tie your rope snare to a tree to catch animals as they run for safety.

Things You'll Need

Tape measure
Nylon string, 48 rope
Branch or small log, 50 inches

Instructions

- 1
  Bend the rope 12 inches from the end and tie a square knot that is 12 inches away from the bend. Tie a second square knot around the first. Tighten the loop by holding on to the knot and pulling the end of the string outside of the knot until you have a circle that is 3 inches in diameter.
- 2
  Tie the other end of the rope that is opposite the end with the loop around a branch that is 20 inches above the ground and 20 inches away from the tree. Use two square-knots.
- 3
  Wedge your branch or log against the tree so the loop in the snare is 1-inch above the center of the slanted branch. When small game are startled and run up the tree they will get caught in the snare.

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