Mink Snaring ?

[Wolfdog91 6,242]

I know you guys snare fox and rabbits but was curious is y'all snare mink any ? It's become a bit more popular of here in recent years, talked to some who say they prefer it to connies or footholds because it's quicker and lighter.  I could post some pictures of some various systems guys use over here if anyone is curious . But anyhow wanted to know if any of y'all did it or if it's ever been a thing with you guys.

Thanks !

[socks 32,253]

I would be interested to see the different snare set ups you use

[Wolfdog91 6,242]

11 minutes ago, socks said:

I would be interested to see the different snare set ups you use

Well I don't have mink in my area unfortunately but I get to talk to play my of folks who do. Actually one of the main guys who is really known for mink snaring was talking A bout it the other day on my home site. I screenshot a few of his posts you might find interesting.

From eveyone I've talked to it's not the hardest thing to do it's just you need to have your snare set up properly because mink apparently will work a snare like crazy so swiveling it's important. And their fast too so you need t good fast loaded one at that. My friends in Louisiana say it's the same with snaring otter 

[EDDIE B 3,119]

[EDDIE B 3,119]

 

[Wolfdog91 6,242]

That a a wonderfully loaded snare you have there ! What size cable and lock are you using ?

[EDDIE B 3,119]

12 hours ago, Wolfdog91 said:

That a a wonderfully loaded snare you have there ! What size cable and lock are you using ?

I mainly use 1/16th cable. I've used 1/64th in the past, which has a nice low profile, but not as strong as the 1/16th. I've never had a mink get out of or twist off either type snare. Lock wise, I'm using Lo Pro locks. I like them a lot. Very fast lock. We can only use relaxing locks here, so limited to what we can use.

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

On 16/05/2020 at 11:10, EDDIE B said:

Some nice snaring there mate I see a bit of Glenn waters has crossed the channel

[EDDIE B 3,119]

57 minutes ago, MR TEA POT said:

Some nice snaring there mate I see a bit of Glenn waters has crossed the channel

Certainly has Mr Tea Pot. Got a lot of sound advise from Glenn. Actually, that snare in the video Is one of Glenn's I think. Still have one or two of them left. 

[myersbg 1,355]

LO PRO LOCKS ?  please Eddie

[EDDIE B 3,119]

1 minute ago, myersbg said:

LO PRO LOCKS ?  please Eddie

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[myersbg 1,355]

9 minutes ago, EDDIE B said:

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i meant a pic to see what they are, 

[EDDIE B 3,119]

A sorry lad.

They are a nice neat and solid little lock. Think they are made by Dacotaline 

 

[myersbg 1,355]

2 hours ago, EDDIE B said:

A sorry lad.

They are a nice neat and solid little lock. Think they are made by Dacotaline 

 

same as i have, i use them on fox and some rabbit snares

[EDDIE B 3,119]

18 minutes ago, myersbg said:

same as i have, i use them on fox and some rabbit snares

How do you rate them lad?