snaring

[nightrider]

Whats the snare hight and loop size,,for coyote & wolf.

[nooksack]

I use a 72" loop for wolves with the bottom just below my knee cap. I think my coyote loops are around 16" dia. set just a bit lower. I don't set a lot for coyote but used to catch a lot of them in my wolf snares. I just recently started using a larger loop for wolves to help conceal the sides. The bottom stays at the same height however. This is mainly used around baits when I am trying to fill all of the gaps and I don't want obvious loops standing out in the openings. Disclaimer, this is what works for me and may not be the best way.

[sneakysnake]

When I am targeting coyotes, I use an 11" loop with the bottom of the loop 11 inches off the ground. I have found that using 11 by 11, I do not get as many hip catches. I hope this helps.

[bctomcat]

For wolves I use a 14 - 20" diameter loop basically 16 -18" off ground/snow level which is just below my knee also. For coyote I like a 12 -14 " loop 12 - 14" off the ground. IMO height of snare above the ground is more important than loop size to obtain good humane kills and avoid hip catches. If I expect both wolves and coyotes at a bait station I will set most of my snares 14-15" off the ground. You may miss a number of coyotes when they have their heads and nose down but the next time they come thru with head up you get them in a good high humane neck catch.

[judd]

12X 12 Yotes 16 x 18 h wolf.