The Snare Shop

[sureshot]

Has anybody ever dealt with these guys.

Thanks
Andy

[coy coyote]

Yes. Very nice people . Easy to deal with. Payed for half of my shipping order on the last big order. Buy most of my supplies there.

[nube]

get all my snares from them

[braggadoe]

seems strange to not support the people that work hard to keep trapping what it is in alberta and canada. the americans aren't doing canada any favours as far as the modern fur trade goes. why support them?

[coy coyote]

Originally Posted by braggadoe

seems strange to not support the people that work hard to keep trapping what it is in alberta and canada. the americans aren't doing canada any favours as far as the modern fur trade goes. why support them?

Maybe our Canadian suppliers should start to realize that there's a reason trappers are going out of country. Why is it I can buy 5/64 1/19 for 4.5 cent a foot in town and halfords are raping a person for 10cent a foot. I bought over 400$ worth of locks, breakaways, crimps,and kill springs from to snare shop. I called Halford with my order is was over 900$

[Lefty-Canuck]

I'll support local but when I can order in and pay less even with shipping....local shops need to take note and charge us accordingly instead of bending us over...

LC

[Tfng]

I've been wondering if the snareshop kill springs are the same quality as Marty's? I've found his regular springs to be of good quality and are like new even after a few catches.

I often wonder if cheaper prices come with a quality trade off?

[nube]

Originally Posted by braggadoe

seems strange to not support the people that work hard to keep trapping what it is in alberta and canada. the americans aren't doing canada any favours as far as the modern fur trade goes. why support them?

True enough but when the Canadian dealers smarten up and charge a normal price then maybe I will buy from them. To charge double is robbery plain and simple. I paid $160 for my 8 foot snares from the U.S. Look at Halfords prices
https://www.halfordsmailorder.com/eS...NG.aspx?store=

If you want to support the local guys and go broke have at it but it ticks me off that we have to get charged rediculous prices.

[HunterDave]

I'm not sure why prices are so out of wack between Canada and the USA. Recently I wanted to buy a set of trapping dvd's that cost $20 at the Wisconsin Trappers Association and $40 at The Snare Shop. The same dvd set at a well known trapper's supply store here in Alberta is $81. I'd like to support small Canadian businesses but I won't pay double the price, or triple in some cases, on products to do it. I don't have money to throw away like that.

[braggadoe]

Originally Posted by nube

If you want to support the local guys and go broke have at it but it ticks me off that we have to get charged rediculous prices.

it's the same with almost everything. from fishing,hunting,reloading,skiing ect. in most cases the shear volume and lower taxes allow cheaper products in the states.

certainly, a person needs to be able to spend there money how ever they want. and being frugal is key. there are many ways to save money. and keep it in canada.

look at whats just happened in sk. the best defence from having that happen here. is and strong group of local suppliers/trappers assc.

the snare shop doesn't give a crap what happens in alberta.unless everyone is forced buy pre made, crappy snares from them. like what just has happened in SK.

[pikeslayer22]

Snare shops prices are great for snare products but the leg holds, connibears are on par with the guys up here. Just like anything you have to price check before buying

[Liberman]

Originally Posted by braggadoe

it's the same with almost everything. from fishing,hunting,reloading,skiing ect. in most cases the shear volume and lower taxes allow cheaper products in the states.

certainly, a person needs to be able to spend there money how ever they want. and being frugal is key. there are many ways to save money. and keep it in canada.

look at whats just happened in sk. the best defence from having that happen here. is and strong group of local suppliers/trappers assc.

the snare shop doesn't give a crap what happens in alberta.unless everyone is forced buy pre made, crappy snares from them. like what just has happened in SK.

I'm all for shopping locally, but am wondering if Sask. has made it mandatory to use manufactured snares? This is in direct contravention of the humane agreement isn't it?

[6tmile]

I buy from Dakota line and have always got great service, fast and reasonable shipping and a decent product. I would also buy locally but prices are redonkulous. For the price too get set up properly and make my own snares, it works out cheaper for me to buy them already made.

[braggadoe]

Originally Posted by Liberman

I'm all for shopping locally, but am wondering if Sask. has made it mandatory to use manufactured snares? This is in direct contravention of the humane agreement isn't it?

no, just a very poor policy. put on by the province.

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by 6tmile

For the price too get set up properly and make my own snares, it works out cheaper for me to buy them already made.

You must not be using many snares. Actually it cost very little to get set up to make your own snares. All you need is a cable cutter ($39), a piece of iron (railroad track) and a hammer which you probably already have. A swagger is not necessary to make reliable snares.

[coy coyote]

Originally Posted by tomcat

You must not be using many snares. Actually it cost very little to get set up to make your own snares. All you need is a cable cutter ($39), a piece of iron (railroad track) and a hammer which you probably already have. A swagger is not necessary to make reliable snares.

Costs me $ 1.37 to build a snare. $2.37 with a dispatch spring.

[crazyfish]

Even if you buy the swagger , the cost is very quickly recouped ! Can change lengths as you see the need , make extra extensions etc ! The 180$ is quickly paid back ! if your gonna be using 100+ snares a year you can't afford not to make your own !!!!

[Tfng]

Originally Posted by crazyfish

Even if you buy the swagger , the cost is very quickly recouped ! Can change lengths as you see the need , make extra extensions etc ! The 180$ is quickly paid back ! if your gonna be using 100+ snares a year you can't afford not to make your own !!!!

X2

There's nothing like the right tool for the job!

[H380]

Originally Posted by coy coyote

Costs me $ 1.37 to build a snare. $2.37 with a dispatch spring.

My last dozen from Dakotaline ,already made was $24.95 .. kill spring ,mini cam lock, trigger , wammy, swivel, 6 ft 5/64 " cable 1x19,265# BAD .

[coy coyote]

Can't beat that

[crazyfish]

Originally Posted by H380

My last dozen from Dakotaline ,already made was $24.95 .. kill spring ,mini cam lock, trigger , wammy, swivel, 6 ft 5/64 " cable 1x19,265# BAD .

Mind if I ask how much the shipping cost ?

[nube]

Mine I think were $1.60 from Snare shop last order if I remember right. Wammy, 8 feet of 1x19 , camlock with teeth and adjustable end on it. Cheap and they work just fine

[HunterDave]

Originally Posted by crazyfish

Mind if I ask how much the shipping cost ?

This summer ten dozen snares and the tool to load the kill spring cost me US$60 plus about $20 CD in customs fees. It was still a big savings in comparison to Halford's Hides but probably not as much now with the lower Cdn $.

[crazyfish]

Still gonna keep makng my own ! Like to relax in the evening and whip up 10-20 or whatever I need ! it's better than watching the idiot box !

[6mm rem]

Originally Posted by crazyfish

still gonna keep makng my own ! Like to relax in the evening and whip up 10-20 or whatever i need ! It's better than watching the idiot box !

x 2

[HunterDave]

Originally Posted by crazyfish

Still gonna keep makng my own ! Like to relax in the evening and whip up 10-20 or whatever I need ! it's better than watching the idiot box !

Where are you going to buy your snare parts?

I just made a dozen extensions tonight. I won't say where I had to buy my coyote swivels.

[crazyfish]

I got my springs right from Marty S . The rest I got from halfords on short notice due to my October course . I will shop around more next summer and see if there is some cheaper parts ..... But I'm still under 2.50 a snare for 8 footers . Washers I found at crappy tire for cheaper as well as the tubing ! Halfords wire prices I found comparable if you buy 3 rolls at a time .

Now if I could just get some more bait .........

[sureshot]

Originally Posted by crazyfish

I got my springs right from Marty S . The rest I got from halfords on short notice due to my October course . I will shop around more next summer and see if there is some cheaper parts ..... But I'm still under 2.50 a snare for 8 footers . Washers I found at crappy tire for cheaper as well as the tubing ! Halfords wire prices I found comparable if you buy 3 rolls at a time .

Now if I could just get some more bait .........

I have access to lots of bait if you need some, depending on where your located

[PCP_ECOM]

Originally Posted by crazyfish

Still gonna keep makng my own ! Like to relax in the evening and whip up 10-20 or whatever I need ! it's better than watching the idiot box !

x3 I like to make my own snares,buy my supplies from Marty S as well,keeps me occupied,i like to support the local guys as well,but me thinks they may be taking advantage of us a wee bit,i have bought from Dakota line and F&T's as well,cheers Peter

[nube]

Originally Posted by sureshot

I have access to lots of bait if you need some, depending on where your located

I'm running low on bait now that hunting season is done. I may have to shut her down here shortly unless I get some more