Survival Tips
from Outdoor Life Magazine
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Rig a Snare
In a survival situation, snares are a good way to catch some food. They can be made from wire, fishing line, twine, strips of leather or cloth, rope, or even shoelaces.
Step One: When using wire or other stiff material, bend the tip over and twist several times to form an eye. Then run the wire's other end through the eye to form the noose. When using a more pliant materials, make a loop that's closed with a slipknot.
Step Two: Suspend the noose in a game trail, den hole entrance, or other spot where animals are likely to pass. The noose should be large enough for the animal's head to pass through, but not its shoulders, so it will draw tight and hold the forward-moving animal.
Step Three: Attach each snare to a solid anchor such as a nearby tree or a stake driven into the ground. Check them frequently.