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How to Build a Tree Spring Noose Trap

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This video shows how to build a trap using only what is found in the forest and a bit of string. Perhaps in a later video I will show how to make string/rope out of forest materials.

For now, enjoy. More videos are coming.

17 comments

Oct 11, 2011. 3:39 PMztd1212 says:

Just information for anyone wanting to use this, It is illegal in Most (if not all) states of the U.S. to HUNT with any type of game snare UNLESS you are in a survival situation. I am not an expert on state laws, so I suggest checking your local laws before setting these up to catch a wascally wabbit

Feb 1, 2010. 8:04 PMloudboy says:

That knot looks like a bowline. Is it?

Feb 1, 2010. 8:06 PM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

Yessir.

Aug 14, 2011. 7:43 AMnerd97 says:

You should change it from a bowline to a slip knot so it tightens when it is pulled

Aug 14, 2011. 10:38 AM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

It is a bowline with the leading end of the rope pulled through it, which makes a slipknot.

May 20, 2011. 11:56 AMjmatthew408 says:

excellent video, i used this type of trap to catch a groundhog the other day. it was very effective (i used a counter weight though).

Apr 11, 2011. 9:32 AM323maderas says:

I might would point the two forks the other way. Where they point in there's a small chance they might snag loop while going up. Don't think it would affect operation of snare, would it?

Feb 3, 2011. 8:17 AMpigeonhousestreet says:

Very well done, thanks !

Jan 26, 2011. 1:48 PMskooky says:

awesome. I've always wanted to learn to make one of these. Just an idea, if in an area without small springy trees and you happen to have a fiberglass pole from a small dome tent. Might be used instead ? I'll have to try it out.

Jan 27, 2011. 8:50 AM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

Yes. A longer rope with a counterweight may also be used. Check out my youtube channel for more trap videos.

Jan 26, 2011. 12:06 PMbatman96 says:

I made one one time, but it was with a bigger tree and was pretty powerful, the trigger accidentally slipped and I caught my arm, it kinda hurt. I've made some this size, a different less sensitive mechanism, but they still worked good.

Nov 17, 2010. 5:38 PMgomerk530 says:

SO COOL
JUST MADE ONE IN MY BACKYARD, SUPER SENSITIVE, I "CAUGHT" A FULL SIZED WATERBOTTLE

Sep 12, 2010. 5:40 PMThirdEye4103 says:

Cool just went and made one works great. even if the sticks aren't perfect and are all bent it works. +5 and i appreciate it. wish there was a way to make it so the animal doesn't have to hang and suffer..

Feb 16, 2010. 6:43 PM3merica8sk8 says:

Nice ive always wanted to know how to do that.