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Step 7Trapping animals
This is esential if you want to survive because dead animals + fire = yum. It's that simple, really. i am once again no master at this but i will explain as much as i know.
The Deadfall Trap
The deadfall trap works on the principle that when the bait is taken a weight falls on the prey. This live animal trap can be made to any size. Prop a weight up with a stick with some food attached by a string to the stick propping the weight up. when the animal takes the bait the weight will drop and either leave your animal looking alot like road kill or just imobilise it. let's hope for the latter.
Box Trap
A box trap is a very good trap for small game and birds.
To construct a box trap assemble a box from sticks tied together or whatever appropriate material that's available. Make it big enough to hold the game you intend to catch.Take time to make a trigger that fits well, like some string attached to the door and the bait. This will then force the door shut and some yum inside.
Snare Trap
Using snares to trap animals is a simple method. Especially if you want to catch rabbits and small animals.
Make sure the noose is large enough to pass freely over the animal's head. Set it at a height that's equal to the height of the animals head and a hand's width from an obstruction. Anchor securely.
Just remember to leave yourself downwind from the animal, follow their tracks to watering holes etc, be patient and practice as much as you can.
I will leave fishing down to you
I will also leave gutting the animal to you, as much fun as it is you can work it out. (it's half the fun =])
The Deadfall Trap
The deadfall trap works on the principle that when the bait is taken a weight falls on the prey. This live animal trap can be made to any size. Prop a weight up with a stick with some food attached by a string to the stick propping the weight up. when the animal takes the bait the weight will drop and either leave your animal looking alot like road kill or just imobilise it. let's hope for the latter.
Box Trap
A box trap is a very good trap for small game and birds.
To construct a box trap assemble a box from sticks tied together or whatever appropriate material that's available. Make it big enough to hold the game you intend to catch.Take time to make a trigger that fits well, like some string attached to the door and the bait. This will then force the door shut and some yum inside.
Snare Trap
Using snares to trap animals is a simple method. Especially if you want to catch rabbits and small animals.
Make sure the noose is large enough to pass freely over the animal's head. Set it at a height that's equal to the height of the animals head and a hand's width from an obstruction. Anchor securely.
Just remember to leave yourself downwind from the animal, follow their tracks to watering holes etc, be patient and practice as much as you can.
I will leave fishing down to you
I will also leave gutting the animal to you, as much fun as it is you can work it out. (it's half the fun =])
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