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Post by JWarren on Dec 20, 2007 23:04:27 GMT -6
You guys that are big on loading must not have much in the way of 50-75mph winds all winter. I will take my chances with a slightly stiff closing snare that is open over one that fires like lightning laying shut on the ground when the target comes by.
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Post by SteveCraig on Dec 21, 2007 8:20:12 GMT -6
"You guys that are big on loading must not have much in the way of 50-75mph winds all winter. I will take my chances with a slightly stiff closing snare that is open over one that fires like lightning laying shut on the ground when the target comes by."
Me too. Many years ago I used to run the 1 oclock position for my lock. My first experience with 40 mph wind, I must have had 50% knocked down. I'm talking coyote loops here. Ever since they are at 2 oclock and very few problems. For cats, I like them loaded and at 2 oclock. You will get a very fast fire this way. Set them at 1 oclock and half will be fired in high wind. Neck snaring coon, loaded and at 2 oclock. Mink, over loaded and at 12 oclock. Not too much problems with wind and mink snares. You still need a very ridgid snare support. One of the most overlooked aspects of snaring IMHO.
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Post by JWarren on Dec 21, 2007 18:33:04 GMT -6
I'm using some heavily loaded commercial mink snares right now for marten. I haven't had the problems with the wind closing them but I have had them knocked down from birds and squirrels and squirrely martens that jump over at a higher rate than the unloaded. For my purposes I would just as soon never set another loaded snare for anything. I think the number one problem with snares connecting is the snare being out of commission. I think the ability of snares to spring shut semi-spontaneously is just not important on my line, these animals are pretty forcefull about where they're going.
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Post by Bob Jameson on Dec 21, 2007 21:43:07 GMT -6
kansas gets some stiff constant winds, 20-25 mph or better most days and some 40 to 50 plus mph at times with other fronts and such blowing through.Not too many knock downs with loaded snares. Most are from deer or cattle most times. Like Steve C. says the lock position plays a big role in sensitive non animal fired snares. Most of my snares are cat set ups and most are in some cover primarily so wind is shielded by cover many times. Some do get knocked down by limbs brushing them or getting knocked from a tree.
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Post by JWarren on Dec 22, 2007 16:19:15 GMT -6
probably depends on your check time too, if your running them everyday you can reset them every day, if its a week till you come back that is a long time for the set to be out of commission
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Post by musher on Dec 22, 2007 16:30:34 GMT -6
Restting snares every day is a waste of time.
Do it right, do it once. I only want to reset when there's something to take out of it.
With regards to taking the shine off of snares: No one likes F-1?
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Post by thebeav2 on Dec 22, 2007 18:11:59 GMT -6
I used It on some traps and I would think It would gum up or slow down the closing of the snare but then I never used It. I would think just plain steel would be a better option but like I said I'm no snare expert.
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Post by maddog on Dec 23, 2007 14:35:30 GMT -6
Good luck with the restraints, Gary.
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