Living history guru Le Loup has a great video on snaring predators that may come in handy for TEOTWAWKI situations. Many states don’t allow snaring of fur bearers so check your local laws but should there be a situation when you’re on your own and feral dogs and cats, coyotes, wolves and even larger animals become a problem this set up should help eliminate them.

Fur prices are actually pretty depressed though there is still money to be made in furs, albeit not enough to support a family but for some it’s a fine part time gig that can put a little extra money in the bank. The new issue of Fur-Fish-Game predicts wolf, fox and bobcat pelts to be moving at decent prices … if you can find a buyer. Some pelts aren’t selling at all as fur buyers are stuck with supplies that have been difficult to move.

After a civilization altering event though that will change and furs, needed for warm clothing, will again be very valuable. Learning the basics of trapping and preparing skins is not the worst way to spend your time. This trap uses a snare as a leg hold which is not legal in any state, but will preserve the catch if you’re running a long line after peak oil for example.

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