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Snares

Trap-Specific Regulations

You may not:

  • Set, place or operate any snare, regardless of the noose size unless half of the snare noose is located underwater at all times.
  • Set, place or operate any snare, regardless of the size of the noose, in the following locations:
    • Within 3 feet of any federal, state or county road right-of-way culvert unless completely submerged in water.
    • Within 3 feet of any woven or welded wire fence.
    • Within 100 yards of any building devoted to human occupancy without the owner’s consent.
  • Set, place or operate any snare unless the noose cable and noose attachments conform to the following specifications:
    • The cable length may not exceed 5 feet.
    • The cable must be galvanized aircraft cable.
    • The cable or wire diameter may not exceed 1/8 inch.
    • The cable must be non-spring activated.
    • Must include a swivel.