5 Survival Traps and Snares that WORK!

5 Survival Traps and Snares that WORK! - Primitive Traps

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When it comes to finding food in a survival situation, traps and snares are a key survival skill. In this bushcraft survival video I'll show you how to make 5 survival traps and snares that work. We'll first take a quick look at the simple and effective wire rabbit snare, then move on to the spring pole snare. In case you don't have a good sapling close by, I show how to make a lift pole snare, aka a flip up snare. Then I'll show how to make a baited cubby snare with both a sapling spring pole and a Spanish windlass trap setup.
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@lhood8263 Жыл бұрын

My ex wife was seen snooping around my house. I used the cubby snare method and used my wallet as bait. This worked wonderfully, this is a tried and true method.

@Angry_Farmerz Жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@jeh966 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@docmatteson2010 Жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@siouxzen8035 Жыл бұрын

😅🤣😂

@jonathonaltmann4493 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@hunterc1168 Жыл бұрын

The rabbit POV camera work is next level haha

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

I’m putting that on my resume 😜

@klebercampos3381 2 ай бұрын

@@clayhayeshunterum salve aqui do Brasil

@star08094 Жыл бұрын

Scrolling through the comment section and seeing a reply from Clay on nearly every single comment is so admirable. Not only are you such a skilled survivalist, but you're also such a genuinely good person. This is what I consider a true "influencer". Keep being a great person and I absolutely love the content. Very therapeutic for me

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

I try!

@Nommicus Жыл бұрын

Except L Hoods 🤣

@jyu44 6 ай бұрын

I live in a small apartment because I work with youth in the city, but I used your video to build a trap out of a soup can, paint stir sticks, and an old wrist rocket band. Got a squirrel outside the window today, and grateful that it's fast and merciful. I've learned a ton from your videos, especially when I started out with archery a couple of years ago. Still practicing towards getting a deer this year or the next. Thank you Clay.

@ColdSteve Жыл бұрын

As someone who studied marketing and has found the over saturation of pushing materials and other merch annoying, I found the way you included your socials and book quite nice as it didnt interrupt the flow of the video (until I stopped to write this) and actually made me feel like checking out the book based on what you showed here. And thanks for the survival tips :))

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks much

@erichjalmarson6429 Жыл бұрын

Everyone that watches this video needs to buy Clays book. I just finished reading it, well worth it. Very insightful thanks Clay

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric

@bracoop2 Жыл бұрын

You are the best I’ve seen when it comes to explaining and good camera angles. Thanks!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@chrisleach4245 Жыл бұрын

This is my first video and I already learned more than I did in the Boy Scouts lol. I know what I’ll be binge watching for the day.👍🏻

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

@Akilles3 Жыл бұрын

Great info and demonstrations. Thanks Clay! I've started learning this stuff a little late in life, better late than never.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@jackdundon2261 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my son is a little old to start teaching bushcraft to, but. He is catching up fast. He loves the videos.

@Swamp-Fox Жыл бұрын

I had seen these types of traps in books and always wondered how they worked....now I know! Great video!

@l.horseman5704 Жыл бұрын

You are a very good teacher on survival. That being said you are very thoughtful of the animals so they do not suffer long. That is a admired trait for a trapper to live and work by. Due to the food shortage that is going to be at everyone's front door your traps will come in very handy to put meat on ones plate. Thanks I do appreciate your methods. I will be back to learn more from you.

@boonedog1457 Жыл бұрын

Great demonstrations Clay! We knew you would win Season 8 of Alone from the beginning. You've got "True Grit" and amazing Survival Skills. Love your KZfaq Channel. Thank you for putting it together. Love it that you love your family. What a great combination! Somewhere I know you also have Jesus in your midst! 🙏

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@survivinggamer2598 Жыл бұрын

Woah, he did that? I haven't seen that show in years, but I remember really liking it!

@Win5Weekly Жыл бұрын

My wife and I just re-watched Alone Grizzly Mountain, you're an awesome dude thanks for all you share. Made my first self bow with inspiration from you and I can't wait to do it with my children when they are older.

@johnsullivan6560 Жыл бұрын

Great instructions! Clear and easy to follow.

@jerrycollins4893 Жыл бұрын

Damn!...I never had to use a snare and didn’t know how to set them....Thanks for this simple effective video!...

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

No problem Jerry

@leemay7780 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the straightforwardness of this video

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee

@leonardootero7719 Жыл бұрын

I know that you probably won't see this comment but I appreciate everything that you do!! God-bless you !!!and God-bless all your great work that you do!!I will comment on every video you do!! I own a cigar lounge for 21 years in Miami Florida if I can help you in any way I will and support you in every way!! if you would like some cigars I will gladly send them to you for free I want nothing and return just keep posting videos!! God-bless you!!! My father was a lieutenant colonel and the Cuban military I understand all of this very well!! I fight every day and help all thet I can and show the way!! God bless and thank you really!!!

@janekgigantis9307 Жыл бұрын

This is the type of vid I like to watch these days, you know, when sh*t is about to hit the fan, thanks for your work Mr.Hayes

@PappyHolliday Жыл бұрын

Great training. I knew one of those, now I know all of them. Thank you.

@wireman4029 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time out of your day to teach people how to feed themselves. With the current events of today, we may need to rely on these skills 🤙

@karlregan5276 Жыл бұрын

You distilled this to the very essence. Easiest to follow video Ivevseen on this topic. Thank you!!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@thanasis3999 Жыл бұрын

I just finished watching season 8 and I never cry watching anything but I was fighting back tears when they told you that you won. I once fell into homelessness out in the San Jacinto mountains and had to survive with a broken down car way out there for just a couple of weeks out there and all I did was starve, people don't really understand how hard it is to survive the wilderness alone and starving.. everyone comments and criticizes but they've never had to skin their own food in their life. Anyways congrats man, you really earned your fame. You should do another season man, I'd put money on you

@joshuaespinoza534 Жыл бұрын

This is extremely efficient and for that…..I’m now a lifetime subscriber! No one ever knows what events lie ahead. I feel confident this technique is best for certain survival not only for me, but my entire family. This is priceless learning. From my heart to you brother. Thanks a million! May God continue to bless you and love ones.

@joshuaespinoza534 Жыл бұрын

1:55 am and I’m loving it!

@lonnieswafford4833 Жыл бұрын

Very cool skills. Simple but effective.

@papac7160 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminders!

@SoloRenegade Жыл бұрын

One of the best snare videos I've seen on KZfaq. Better visuals and some other aspects I can't put my finger on that just works better for me. I like the demo of the actual snares.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

many thanks

@patriciastultz2190 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

@tylerbate284 Жыл бұрын

Hey Clay, we have a decent amount of snowshoe hare on our acreage. I tried trapping some with my kids last year and I have tried other years as well and never been successful at just planting snares on their pathways. Decided to try the windless snare. Used some vegetables as bait. Had to figure a few work arounds for setting it in the deep snow. I didn't get a picture as it was getting dark just as I finished getting it set and closed in. I will post a pic later on. Thanks for the sweet vids.

@flynndog Жыл бұрын

Best training video I have ever seen. Thank you.

@keithbrown2458 Жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration well done sir thank you

@Eidolon1andOnly Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Seems like you could mix and match a few methods depending on your materials, like swapping out the cantilever or sapling for the paracord torsion arm to make a spring trap that'll raise the animal into the air. Or use a cantilever for the baited cubby trap.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Yep, that’s one of the fun things about doing this stuff!

@brianbossaer2049 Жыл бұрын

People need to learn this soon, it’s going to be important for everyone.

@cdp200442 Жыл бұрын

I made these types of traps/ snares .. when I was a kid in the 70’s.. then just kept perfecting these. This is a perfect skill for young boys to be thought .. and show responsibility.

@chuckywood316 Ай бұрын

Very nicely done. I needed a refresher and this was my one stop shop. Thanks n God bless.

@TemplarX2 Жыл бұрын

Really good demo, clearly and eloquently explained.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@navyjosh1 Жыл бұрын

Found this video just by searching "how snares work." I was like wow this guy looks and sounds so familiar, oh he looks like the guy who won Season 2 of Alone. OH WAIT IT IS HIM. Good to see you making online videos Clay, loved you in Alone and got choked up with you when I saw you win. Great content, very informative as well.

@stengthnmindset Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson

@55418und Жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm impressed.

@shayb5176 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your demonstration with the stuffed rabbit. Thank you for the awesome video.

@mystiekmelody8857 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@StanJan Жыл бұрын

You, may have just saved my life someday 👍🏻thank you, in advance

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Gladly

@JugglesGrenades Жыл бұрын

I wan to thank you from the bottom of my heart, for you using a "stunt rabbit."

@RealJayStevens Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Elias.Agg. Жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. Impressive skills. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience in woods with your fans man!

@adamsecret9912 Жыл бұрын

Great video; thank you!

@TheJackBaker Жыл бұрын

Just finished your Alone. Loved it, glad you are back healthy again. thanks for putting out the content you do!!!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack

@reccon10 Жыл бұрын

My uncle Donald taught my some serious rabbit snare when I was 8 or so. Caught me many. These work 100%😊

@yugalkatoch3097 7 ай бұрын

True skills that help you in dire situations. Thanx a lot.

@athanhsurvival 10 күн бұрын

Chia sẻ cách đặt bẫy truyền thống hay quá ❤❤

@JasonBallTechtorials Жыл бұрын

I just came across Alone this week (never watched it before) and was rooting for you through the whole season. I decided afterwards to start upping my survival skills, and I came across your KZfaq channel. It was a total fluke, but it was very exciting to see. I may even purchase and read your book. You have a new friend if you're ever in NC.

@stephenjohnson6841 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video with great info! Thanks again Clay!

@sprk11 Жыл бұрын

the wire snare is awesome. I use it here not far from where you were d uring Alone . Works great , most of the time.

@tacollins1983 Жыл бұрын

This guy is good!!!!

@TheScoundrel70 Жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying, and picking up a lot of great tips and techniques from you Clay, thank you.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

No problem Sean

@patriotperspective9321 Жыл бұрын

Great info Mr. Hayes!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TheTexasTakebyMissVikie 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✨💖✨ We all may be needing this info to provide Dinner for our families if things keep going the way they are right now in 2023... I have always been a country girl and believe in self sufficiency I love anything Survival related. This Should be taught in ALL Schools across America 🇺🇸 Along with growing your own food and raising livestock plus how to butcher / process safely. Thanks Again Miss Vikie Howell 🕊💖🕊 The Texas Take USA 🇺🇸

@eugeneallshouse5884 Жыл бұрын

I just started watching u...its really nice when u explain everything in detail n show the different angles of the traps u make...definitely will come in handy..thanks

@Josh_Fuller Жыл бұрын

You were my favorite from day one on ALONE, I was so ecstatic when you won! I nearly fell out of my chair when I stumbled upon your youtube channel! I love what you do, and please keep up the great work!

@anatolyloegering547 Ай бұрын

I love your setup way better on trap ideas than some videos out there!

@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686 Жыл бұрын

Good tips! Thanks Clay👍

@catchncookcalifornia1574 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay! A couple of those were totally new to me. Thanks for sharing! Also, I have been watching for years, so it was a pleasure to end up seeing you recently on Alone! Great work out there!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Many thanks 🙏

@hyboirds1536 Жыл бұрын

Amazing timing! I've got my first trapping wire coming to me in the next couple days in order to try my hand at trapping a troublesome groundhog (and probly a few squirrels as well). I've wanted to try trapping for a while and this groundhog was a good excuse to just do it, so to have this video come out right as I'm about to give it ago is awesome! Thanks for the info Clay! Really helpful to see a few examples with different styles.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Good luck

@jph7430 Жыл бұрын

Awesome explanations! I love these type of videos from you.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks JP

@IntheBlood67 Жыл бұрын

Most Excellent!

@MegaCyberleader 9 ай бұрын

thanks for being so cool and actually showing us

@bobbydedman5899 2 ай бұрын

My first time viewing one of your videos. GREAT!!!!

@mikelundrigan2285 Жыл бұрын

The best way to be successful is to set lots of snares…I normally set at least 50 up to 150! Some set hundreds of em! During warm weather you need to check em at least daily but when the colder weather comes you can check em less often. When the snow comes you need to have em flag taped or similar to help you find em as the terrain will look dramatically different now. You also need to adjust the sets as snow builds up or down! After setting your snares check em on the way out…you will sometimes have caught one in short order! Good snaring!

@rodneypate1693 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, very helpful ❤

@roberthouston9657 Жыл бұрын

Very good info, well presented.

@herwantoherwanto9074 Жыл бұрын

thanx for your info... appreciate it

@claymcguire2420 Жыл бұрын

Your new book is awesome. Great content and great videos.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay

@patricianunez4025 Жыл бұрын

I really wanted to know how to make snares! Thank you so much Clay. Ms Pat from southern Indiana

@fredfreiberger7878 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructions Clay

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

You bet

@ClayTallStories Жыл бұрын

Great Demo mate. I have had the most success using the first method but by setting many traps. When in a survival situation saving your energy is paramount to making it in the wild. The first method requires less energy output and can effortlessly be set up countless times using not only wire but cat gut (nylon) boot laces, or even string made from flax.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Very true

@johnm840 Жыл бұрын

Nice camera views and presentation.

@jimbojet8728 Жыл бұрын

That’s a great vid. I enjoyed it. Who knows…one day ? Thank you

@duelette Жыл бұрын

Very good instructions!

@tree6039 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@jdmcgill4154 Жыл бұрын

I love this really easy for my kids to learn an they deff work thank clay

@jamese498 Жыл бұрын

Great info thanks

@StodOneR Жыл бұрын

I love the rope torsion spring method , idk how i didn't think about it while also being a medieval enthusiast

@patriciahibbert6139 Жыл бұрын

Gord Here, Loved that sapling but I in a survival state I used a fibre glass rod out of a dome tent and duct tape the the joints so they would not come apart.

@randybeeson3424 Жыл бұрын

I do alot of primitive traps. The variations with the windlass and toss pole tied to the tree is good info.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Glad ya liked it

@SH-jy6lc 11 ай бұрын

Oh dam, i just bought my traps. My respect to you! Gotta learn how to make em myself in case i lose em or smth.

@codranine6054 Жыл бұрын

Loved the stuffed bunny prop. Thanks for that.

@barrys7515 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Great video! Appreciate that!

@SurvivalInstallTraps 8 күн бұрын

Amazing Idea

@nicholasmangialardi1618 Жыл бұрын

I learned how to set up and place many traps and snares from Ragnar Benson/Larry Grupp's books. It's like anything else. Practice, practice, practice. It's damn frustrating at times. Snares seem to be making a comeback among people learning bushcraft and survival. One I have mastered is the Rock Weir trap for fish. Keep in mind that in a survival situation you will most likely expend more energy building and setting traps than you will get from the game. I've been experimenting for the last 30 years, especially with triggers. Great vid here, you got a sub

@becky2235 8 ай бұрын

On the other hand they work when you're resting. Where I am (the U.K.) they've banned snaring

@karlwellendorf763 Жыл бұрын

I've done the spring pole and the lever pole and other variations of it but never the windlass. I like that idea! Great video!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl

@vincegordon6830 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@christinemarie6648 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@stumpygnu5036 Жыл бұрын

Just started your season of alone and you popped up on my feed! Really cool to see you're still outdoors!

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Always!

@stuartmccloud307 Жыл бұрын

Went right out and got your book, this is gonna be gold, Cheers Clay for great content

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart

@TimDavis-wc7rc 8 ай бұрын

Great information great video thank you

@thaibora168 17 күн бұрын

Really Good Idea

@gregchandler900 11 ай бұрын

This is so cool!

@stevevoyles3816 Жыл бұрын

I like the spring pole method best for rabbits and fishing..

@greenarrow5217 Жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@Eidolon1andOnly Жыл бұрын

Have any experience with live catch bird traps? If so I would love to see a demonstration, as well as any other types of traps you might be familiar with.

@clayhayeshunter Жыл бұрын

That would make a great vid!

@larrydotson2625 Жыл бұрын

I know you can buy them, and Ben woodruff has some videos on trapping live Raptors

@jackdundon2261 Жыл бұрын

The FIGURE 4 trap is my favorite to hold a "box" or cage to catch a bird (grouse or quail) in. - it works VERY WELL.