Due to the many different state requirements for snares we have grouped our snares into five separate classifications to help our customers select the proper snares for use in their state. These classifications are designated as 1) Standard Snares, 2) Deer Stop Snares (DS) , 3) Relaxing lock/Live capture Snares (RL), 4) Release Snares (RS), 5) Cable Restraint Snares (CR). Each class has different characteristics such as neck lock type, deer an/or noose stops, Noose release ferrules and end tie types. Depending on what your state requires may depend on the type of snare you want to order. Each classification will list which items are included and can be separately printed out for future reference for your convenience and includes a diagram of its components. Our Relaxing Lock is a "reverse bend" design and works very well. We have included information on how to order Custom Snares if we do not have what you need listed.
SNARE CLASSIFICATION Standard Snares: Mechanical neck lock, swivel or tree lock Deer Stop Snare: Mechanical neck lock, Deer Stop, swivel or tree lock Cable Restraint Snare: Relaxing neck lock, Thompson Noose release, Deer Stop, Noose Stop, swivel Stainless Ssteel Snare: 100% stainless steel cable and components (except ferrule) Terms & Definitions
TREATMENT & CARE OF THOMPSON STEEL SNARES
Figure A shows the shape the snare has when it leaves the factory
Figure B shows a simple bend (arrow) at the lock that will allow the wire to slip easily through the lock but will not hamper the locking device in any way. To load the snare, simply take a nail or screwdriver and run it along the inside of the loop as shown. By doing these two things you will have the fastest acting snare and it will retain a nice round loop when set.
Figure C shows a popular way to hang the No. l S40" or No. l-TS60" for snaring fox. On closing the snare the lock swivels around to the proper position for locking. This may work for other sizes as well. Experiment with your snares.
It is also well advised when setting your snare to locate the neck lock at the top so when the lock closes it will end up on the back of the neck. If the neck lock ends up on the side of the neck the animal will end up with the snare wire staring it in the mouth and he will chew it in short order.
Our snares are guaranteed to hold the animal they are recommended for if they are properly set. Many professional snaremen have used smaller sizes with excellent results. The smaller the wire size, the faster it kills ( as a general Rule). Also realize that the smaller the snare the greater the possibility of minor fur damage.
DO NOT USE LYE ON SNARES, BOIL IN MILD DETERGENT, DYE IN LOGWOOD OR CHIPS. THEN WAX AND STORE IN A DRY PLACE!
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