How to Make Snares Like in Drury Outdoors

The ability to tie an effective snare in the wild is an invaluable skill. Just as seen in the popular video series "Drury Outdoors," you can learn to tie a snare from some common materials. These snares will allow you to catch small prey in a survival situation. Knowing how to do this may mean the difference between life and death. Remember to check on snares regularly, and disassemble them when you'll be unable to do so.

Things You'll Need

  • Light-gauge wire
  • String
  • Knife
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Instructions

    • 1

      Tie a small loop in one end of a length of wire that measures about 2 feet long. Twist the wire around itself to secure a loop -- just big enough to freely feed the other end through.

    • 2

      Feed the end of the wire opposite the loop through the loop made in Step 1. Tie a loop in the end of this wire, once through the first loop, in the same fashion as previously.

    • 3

      Tie a length of string -- 2 to 3 feet long -- to the second loop. Secure the other end of the string to a branch, tree limb or other secure point, so that the wire loop sits just off the surface of the ground. The loop through the wire should be just big enough to fit your fist through, and high enough off the ground to slide your open hand under it.

    • 4

      Locate the wire loop over a natural path created by local wildlife. Try to place the loop through a natural bottleneck in the path created with foliage, logs or other debris.

    • 5

      Check the snare daily to ensure any prey that is caught is found quickly. Remember to always disassemble the snares when you will not be able to check on it daily.