Day 48: How to Trap Small Animals
The Skill: Catch food with a basic snare
If you're hungry and can't hunt, a trap can do the work for you. It's quiet, easy, and doesn’t need gear.
What It Does
Helps you catch rabbits, squirrels, or birds
Works while you sleep or build shelter
Made with string, wire, or a shoelace
No knife or tools needed
How to Do It
1. Find Signs of Animals
Look for tracks, droppings, or small paths through the grass.
2. Make a Loop
Take a string or wire and tie it into a circle. This is the trap. It should get tight when pulled.
3. Tie It to a Stick
Wrap the other end of the string to a strong stick or stake. Push it deep into the ground so it stays put.
4. Set the Trap
Place the loop right where animals walk. Use tiny sticks to hold the loop open, about 2 inches above the ground.
5. Wait
Leave it. When the animal walks through, it gets caught.
Tips
Set more than one trap
Hide your scent by rubbing dirt on your hands
Don’t trap where there are no tracks
Bottom Line
A simple snare can feed you when nothing else can.
It works while you rest. It’s smart survival.
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