This is my first post, so I just wanted to say hello and thanks for all the information you guys post on here. After following the site through last year's season, I decided to give snaring a shot this year. Without all the information I have read on here, I have to admit I would have been at a loss.
I started several weeks ago, and have been fairly lucky. So far, I have caught 3 (2 female & 1 male)coyotes, a fox, and 2 raccoons in the snares. I also set 6 leg holds last week, and so far have caught one red fox and missed a coyote 2 days later at the same set. I also had a complete pullout of a wolffang anchor and snare on a coyote which I believe was my fault. I set it on a gas line in a low lying area and with all the rain I believe the soil was just to soft. I also didn't "set" the anchor but just drove it in and set the snare. I now am pulling on the anchors to make sure they hold firmly.
Once again, I would like to thank all of you that post suggestions on here. All of the information has been invaluable. I am having a lot of fun, getting some great exercise, and trying to help do my part to take out some of these fawn killers.
Steve