Bow Trap
A bow trap is one of the deadliest traps. It is dangerous to man as well as
animals (Figure 8-14). To construct this trap, build a bow
and anchor it to the ground with pegs. Adjust the aiming point as you anchor the bow.
Lash a toggle stick to the trigger stick. Two upright sticks driven into the ground hold
the trigger stick in place at a point where the toggle stick will engage the pulled bow
string. Place a catch stick between the toggle stick and a stake driven into the ground.
Tie a trip wire or cordage to the catch stick and route it around stakes and
across the game trail where you tie it off (as in Figure
8-14). When the prey trips the trip wire, the bow looses an arrow into it. A
notch in the bow serves to help aim the arrow.
WARNING
This is a lethal trap. Approach it with caution and from the rear only!
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Pig Spear Shaft
To construct the pig spear shaft, select a stout pole about 2.5 meters long
(Figure
8-15). At the smaller end, firmly lash several small stakes. Lash the large
end tightly to a tree along the game trail. Tie a length of cordage to another
tree across the trail. Tie a sturdy, smooth stick to the other end of the cord.
From the first tree, tie a trip wire or cord low to the ground, stretch it
across the trail, and tie it to a catch stick. Make a slip ring from vines or
other suitable material. Encircle the trip wire and the smooth stick with the
slip ring. Emplace one end of another smooth stick within the slip ring and its
other end against the second tree. Pull the smaller end of the spear shaft
across the trail and position it between the short cord and the smooth stick. As
the animal trips the trip wire, the catch stick pulls the slip ring off the
smooth sticks, releasing the spear shaft that springs across the trail and
impales the prey against the tree.
WARNING
This is a lethal trap. Approach it with caution!
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Bottle Trap
A bottle trap is a simple trap for mice and voles (Figure
8-16). Dig a hole 30 to 45 centimeters deep that is wider at the bottom than
at the top. Make the top of the hole as small as possible. Place a piece of bark
or wood over the hole with small stones under it to hold it up 2.5 to 5
centimeters off the ground. Mice or voles will hide under the cover to escape
danger and fall into the hole. They cannot climb out because of the wall's
backward slope. Use caution when checking this trap; it is an excellent hiding
place for snakes.
Updated:
12 January 2008 |
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Born on 28 October 1999 |