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Old 12-12-2017, 09:59 PM
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Any leads where a guy might find some snare support wire? Having trouble finding it locally. Also, what wire gauge are you guys using to support 3/32” wolf snares? Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-12-2017, 10:19 PM
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Where is loxal for you? I buy mine at UFA in large rolls, cheaper than trapping supply stores.
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Old 12-12-2017, 10:21 PM
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#11 or #9 depending on length. I use surgical tubing as w whammy so size isnt so critical.
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Old 12-13-2017, 08:42 AM
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Where is loxal for you? I buy mine at UFA in large rolls, cheaper than trapping supply stores.
X2... just picked up 50lb roll for $50... that is a pile of support wires
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Old 12-13-2017, 09:29 AM
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For coyotes(not sure if it would be strong enough for wolves) I use #14 wire (from UFA) spun together with an electric drill. Use the end loop to attach the snare, thus eliminating the whammy. Can be made any length, quite flexible for positioning/handling etc. Takes less than a minute to make on.

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Old 12-13-2017, 06:57 PM
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I’ll check with UFA the next time i’m near one. Thanks for the info.
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Old 12-13-2017, 09:55 PM
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Dodge go to a fencing store and get a roll of the wire they run along the bottom of chain link fence that's what I use works great. I use plastic tubing " clear vinyl 5/16"from home depo on my snares. and the wire fits perfectly inside that its cheap and dose not change size when you boil your snares.
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Old 12-14-2017, 10:03 PM
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For coyotes(not sure if it would be strong enough for wolves) I use #14 wire (from UFA) spun together with an electric drill. Use the end loop to attach the snare, thus eliminating the whammy. Can be made any length, quite flexible for positioning/handling etc. Takes less than a minute to make on.

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We use this for wolves as well.
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Old 12-14-2017, 10:03 PM
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Same setup as I use GBoe. I’ll check with UFA my next time through westlock. Thanks for the heads up.
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Old 12-15-2017, 10:01 AM
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Send me a PM, my trapping partner has large roll and willing to sell at his low price he payed per foot when he bought in bulk.
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Old 12-15-2017, 08:08 PM
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Any leads where a guy might find some snare support wire? Having trouble finding it locally. Also, what wire gauge are you guys using to support 3/32” wolf snares? Thanks in advance.
Princess auto--plain 9ga wire cut it in half with grinder,fold one sectio in half insert two ends in vise,the other in a drill,twist slowly,---grind a V in a short piece of rebar ,place the 9ga wire loop in the V and drive in the ground,drive snare anchor in ground near by hang the snare, and bobbies your uncle.PS---cut the whole roll of 9ga wire in half the lenghts then are the perfect length for twisting

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Old 12-16-2017, 10:03 PM
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Any leads where a guy might find some snare support wire? Having trouble finding it locally. Also, what wire gauge are you guys using to support 3/32” wolf snares? Thanks in advance.
Dodge try using smaller wire 5/64 or 1/16 with Magnum Kill spring. I think you be like the results. We are using 5/64 with very great results.
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