As far as I can tell, there are many different preferences as to snare wire.
So for a beginner who is looking to snare small to medium sized animals, say from a squirrel to a raccoon, what size gauge would you recommend?
Kind of an all purpose wire that I can buy one large spool of.
I've bought medium weight picture wire and 20 gauge steel galvanized wire to practice with and the picture wire seems too flimsy and the 20 gauge too stiff.
I've read the Trapper's Bible several times and I've done the lamp cord routine that he recommends, that doesn't seem right either.
I'm also a bit confused about the length that a proper snare should be. The Trapper's Bible states two feet of wire is enough, but then the cordage you connect to the snare is within 'chewing' range. The pre-made snares are 4 feet long.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
(I'm sure this has been hashed out before, but please bear with me, thanks)
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