Rabbit snare: Use a rope or cord to make a noose; drape it loosely over some
foliage growing close to the ground. Attach the lead rope of the snare to a
bowed branch overhead, then continue the lead rope to a trigger mechanism
that will release at the slightest movement. If you’re lucky, the rabbit will walk
through the noose but catch the rope with a leg or paw. This releases the trigger,
sending the bowed branch skyward and catching the rabbit in the noose.
The catch mechanism is a critical part of the rabbit snare. It must be tight enough that
it doesn’t release accidentally but sensitive enough to release when the rabbit passes
through it.
The cord shown here is attached to
a bowed branch. The branch needs
to be strong enough to support the
weight of a rabbit. (^196) | Survive!