How To Make Simple Snare
A simple snare consists of a noose placed over a trail or den hole and attached to a firmly planted stake. If the noose is some type of cordage placed upright on a game trail, use small twigs or blades of grass to hold it up. Filaments from spider webs are excellent for holding nooses open. Make sure the noose is large enough to pass freely over the animal's head. As the animal continues to move, the noose tightens around its neck. The more the animal struggles, the tighter the noose gets. This type of snare usually does not kill the animal. If you use cordage, it may loosen enough to slip off the animal's neck.
A simple snare is just a loop snare on a trail. Since there is nothing other than the animal pulling against the snare to tighten it, many animals will escape. If you make a simple snare it is advisable to make the snare only from good wire. For a simple snare to have much chance of success it must be a really good snare that closes easily and smoothly. Wire is the best choice.
My advice is to not rely on a simple snare unless you must. Always, if possible, use some sort of trigger and tension system to make your snares much more effective.
