Cable Restraint Traps -- Be Prepared!!

[Chris Pope]

Since no one's mentioned it, may I assume that a pair of leatherman pliers with "hard wire cutters" will NOT be suitable for cutting the cable discussed above?

[chris dawe]

Originally Posted by Chris Pope

Since no one's mentioned it, may I assume that a pair of leatherman pliers with "hard wire cutters" will NOT be suitable for cutting the cable discussed above?

Not a snowballs chance in hell

[mobirdhunter]

Chris, I don’t know the capability of the tool you have, but the states set standards for the cables. Check the manual I posted and you can see that these traps must have cables that are flexible in order to be set properly. They are multi-strand cables. For those that I’ve encountered and seen for sale, heavy wire cutters will work…assuming all laws/regulations are followed.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Chris Pope

Since no one's mentioned it, may I assume that a pair of leatherman pliers with "hard wire cutters" will NOT be suitable for cutting the cable discussed above?

No sir. Side cut dykes or linesman's pliers will not work either. It will be just as fast to chew through the cable.

Here's a link to the F&T catalog for cable cutters-

https://fntpost.com/category/tools

[Kentucky Bird Hunter]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

No sir. Side cut dykes or linesman's pliers will not work either. It will be just as fast to chew through the cable.

Here's a link to the F&T catalog for cable cutters-

https://fntpost.com/category/tools

Mike,

Thanks! I just ordered the HIT Heavy Duty cable cutters and sheath for my hunting vest from the outfit you suggested. Interestingly, that organization is in Alpena, MI, not far from my cabin.

The cable cutters, and my Dokken K-9 First Aid Kit from Gun Dog Supply will give me some peace of mind as I run my dog this summer, and going into next fall’s bird season.

Thanks again.

Dave