Snaring squirrels; questions

[jen74145]

Yes, snaring. Can't shoot here and we're having issues with the chattering little thieves, so I wonder...
Is there a snare I can set in the tree that will kill the squirrel as well? Any ideas that will still render a usable carcass?

[DavidUnderwood]

Use a big rat trap, or a small steel trap.
Its easier than a snare.

[Oldcountryboy]

Originally Posted by DavidUnderwood

Use a big rat trap, or a small steel trap.
Its easier than a snare.

What about using small body grip traps? I believe they're called Connibere traps.

[big rockpile]

Originally Posted by Oldcountryboy

What about using small body grip traps? I believe they're called Connibere traps.

Yea do that set them on a Board up high.Put pieces of Ear Corn or Peanut Butter on the trigger.Get the Small traps you would use on Muskrats.

big rockpile

[EDDIE BUCK]

My son uses small cage traps (Like Rockpile said) bait the trap with peanut butter. Corns ok but birds will be caught or they will eat the bait or throw the trap. http://www.wildlife-traps.com/squirrels.html

[BRYAN]

Some years ago, as a young NCO, I tought a survival class on traps and snares. One method tought and has proven effective in the field by others, (though I have not found myself needing it yet,) was called a squirrel stick. It was 6 or 8 ft long with a series of snares along its length. it was placed where they travel. Most felt it was more effective to place them on limb or small trunk that you had verified was a well used run for the squirrels. usually had 12 dozen or more snares staggered to make it difficult for the critters to pass without getting caught. Having went to the trouble to descibe it, I confess that I always found an easier way like a pellet gun or hav-a-heart trap. I believe the Army FM on Survival for sale many places has a detailed description, but I can't remember the FM#.

[DavidUnderwood]

You can catch lots of things
in a conibear trap. The small
size is a 110 with one spring,
or 120 with two springs. The
only thing I ever caught in that
size trap that a single spring
would not kill instantly is skunks.
The 160 is better for skunks,
and big enough for small-medium
coons.