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wolf snare breakaways
« Thread Started on Nov 4, 2010, 11:33am »

I am from AK and trap on a refuge that requires I have a breakaway for moose on all snares. I currently use Thompson style locks with the cut in them as a release. It works fairly well. I have lost a few wolves however. And in the last several years there are getting to be other options such as heavier s hooks, ferrules, and shear pins in cam-locks. I am curious as to what any of you use, and how well your system has been working for you. Thanks for your time.

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Re: wolf snare breakaways
« Reply #1 on Nov 4, 2010, 3:48pm »

I went to the siniker 750 lbs break aways, I have not caught a wolf in them but I have caught lots of coyotes with no problems. They did thier job nicely on 1 dear a couple of moose and 1 horse a bunch of times, SOB had to jump his fence and come snoop out what ever I had set once I left lol.

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Re: wolf snare breakaways
« Reply #2 on Nov 4, 2010, 7:00pm »

Many of trappers have the same question.
And soon every snare will have to have some kind of break-away
But if we keep trying different ideas,
we will find something that works 100% all the time.

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Re: wolf snare breakaways
« Reply #3 on Nov 5, 2010, 9:47am »

Just to clarify, I am looking for experiences with the releases and wolves not moose. I know that a lot of it has to do with the anchor point and entanglement. I am just trying to improve the snares I use. Thanks.

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Re: wolf snare breakaways
« Reply #4 on Nov 8, 2010, 7:37am »

nooksack if you were to get some locks made with heavier metal
and use your cut lock idea,,,or get your locks hardened i think
your problem would be solved.Thats what i would do.

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Re: wolf snare breakaways
« Reply #5 on Nov 8, 2010, 4:09pm »

I agree. Now with new owners at Thompson snare the prices have become more manageable and support wire is offered. The snare shop does not carry Thompson locks. I wish I had the time to make my own, but it is not affordable for me to spend the time. I am simply looking for different options and thought I would ask here. Thanks for your time White.

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