Cable Restraint Traps -- Be Prepared!!

[Harold Pickens]

My cable cutters

[Harold Pickens]

Dave, thir is significant use of snares, especially for coyote in the UP and northern Michigan. I used to routinely run into them, they actually put up signs stating that there was trapping and snaring going on in the are
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[Steve Hodges]

Here's what has transpired after our report to the Conservation Enforcement Officer:

"He called the landowner and was told that he'd giving permission to a local kid to trap. Apparently, the landowners can pretty much do what they want according to the Officer. He seemed frustrated. All of the signs and information regarding these public access lands clearly state that trapping is prohibited. We (strongly) suggested to the agent that the land be posted that trapping was occurring on the property."

A quick google search indicates that it is NOT LEGAL to use a snare to trap unless it is underwater in your state. I would suggest that your Conservation Officer is either lazy or stupid if he does not know the laws on snares. I would not hesitate to contact him and point the law out and request that he find out the persons name and follow up with a summons, or you may need to talk to his supervisor. As this would make it an illegal snare and you were on the property legally you would be entitled to compensation if your property, ie, Dog, if he suffered harm.

[Mike of the Mountain]

In PA we have to be certified to use cable restraints. I am certified to use them. Cable restraints are made to “restrain” the animal. Snares are made to kill. I’ve never had an animal die in a cable restraint. If your dog almost died in a trap it would have been a snare. Glad your dog is alright.

[Kentucky Bird Hunter]

Sorry, Garry. Cross-posting!

[chris dawe]

We have the same problem up here ,it infuriates me ,stupid lazy irresponsible way to collect animals, ive gotten dogs caught three times now ,but ive always carried proper cable cutters ...these people ,think they're woodsmen ,for the sake of a 25 dollar coyote pelt,they risk my investment of years and family friend, they don't even mark the area where they set them

[Kentucky Bird Hunter]

Wow. Thanks again for the heads up. Especially to you, Harold, for explaining they use these snares in Northern Michigan. I have a pair of cable cutters ready to go in my vest!

[Don Mills]

Garry,
I am so very thankful that your experience had a positive outcome. I understand more than you know the terror you felt in the moment. Again, I am very thankful Rill is ok.

[chris dawe]

Guys ,my cutters fit easily in my vest and cut this shit like butter ,pm me and I'll put you on to them

[Harold Pickens]

I'd be interested in seeing what you use Chris, mine are quite functional but heavy