TWITCH UP SNARE

There are many ways to make a twitch up snare. It all depends on what resources you have available and where your imagination leads you. This is one way to do it and we will most likely share many other ways to make these in the future.

All a twitch up snare is, is a spring pole (bent over tree, tree branch, etc) hooked to a trigger mechanism with a snare wire or rope attached to it to catch your prey. The spring pole and snare generally remain the same while the trigger mechanism can vary greatly.

 
 

There are many ways to make a twitch up snare. It all depends on what resources you have available and where your imagination leads you. This is one way to do it and we will most likely share many other ways to make these in the future.

All a twitch up snare is, is a spring pole (bent over tree, tree branch, etc) hooked to a trigger mechanism with a snare wire or rope attached to it to catch your prey. The spring pole and snare generally remain the same while the trigger mechanism can vary greatly.

Twitch-up snare trap is a type of snare trap used in survival and wilderness situations. It’s called a “twitch-up” snare because it uses trigger mechanism attached to a spring pole or “twitch,”  to quickly pull the noose tight around the animal’s neck. The trap is set by using a spring pole, or “twitch,” and tying a noose around the end of the twitch that is above ground. The noose is then baited and placed in a location where the target animal is likely to travel.

When the animal takes the bait, it pulls on the twitch, which quickly yanks the noose tight around the animal’s neck, capturing it. The twitch-up snare is a versatile and effective trap that can be used to catch small game animals such as squirrels, rabbits, and birds. However, it’s important to understand the local laws and regulations, as well as any ethical considerations, such as trapping seasons and catch limits, before using this or any other type of trap.

Looking for hands on training? We teach several versions of twitch up snare traps in our 5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics  101 course.