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Jason Marsteiner holds a penny and a separate piece of steel snare wire during a wilderness survival trapping demonstration.

How to Make a Penny Snare Lock for Survival Trapping

Can an ordinary penny become a useful survival tool? Learn how a penny snare lock works in this classic TSU fieldcraft demonstration.

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Jason Marsteiner holds a penny and a separate piece of steel snare wire during a wilderness survival trapping demonstration.

Spring Pole Snare Traps: How They Work and Why Setup Matters

How does a spring pole snare work? Learn the basic mechanics of spring pole trapping, what makes a good spring pole, and common mistakes to avoid in this classic TSU survival video.

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