Snares A Great Alternative To Traps

Snares A Great Alternative To Traps FARM HOME Miscellaneous Fences keep livestock in but they don’t always keep predators out Jack Spencer Jr better known as Trapper Jack is an expert at snaring predators especially when they try to pass under over or through a fence “My family has been in predator control since 1897 ” says Spencer who is also an award-winning outdoor writer A good fence snare starts with high-quality material from a dependable source “Some cable sold for snares is cheap and kinky cable ” says Spencer “It’s imperative to get good quality snare supplies from the start ” He recommends The Snare Shop Lidderdale Iowa www thesnareshop com; ph 712-822-5780 It is the only source he will consider for high-quality snares They carry all types of trapping and snaring supplies including snare parts premade snares and snare-making kits They also sell the tools needed to make quality snares “They carry all different cable types ” says Spencer “You can pick from galvanized stainless high tensile-strength aircraft cable multi-strand treated and coated ” Knowing which type of cable to use depends on the target predator “Some cable is limper than others and that affects how it holds its shape whether a circle loop or a teardrop ” says Spencer “Then there are the different snare locking mechanisms to hold the animal when it pushes through ” He recommends beginners and others interested in snaring spend some time at The Snare Shop website They offer basic information on snaring choosing the right snare state regulations helpful tips and tricks as well as instruction manuals videos and books Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Jack Spencer Jr jack-michelle@sbcglobal net

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