Primitive Wilderness Survival trapping Technique's

Primitive Survival Trap Season 1 Episode 8 Figure Four Survival Trap  A  deadfall  is used to catch  mice and squirrels and anything else small. The bait is attached to the end of the pointed end so when the animal takes off the bait it will disrupt the setup and crush the animal. Deadfall traps A  deadfall  is a heavy rock or log that is tilted at an angle and held up with sections of branches, with one of them serving as a trigger. When the animal moves the trigger, which may have bait on or near it, the rock or log falls, crushing the animal. The rock or log must be at least five times heavier than the animal that is to be caught. For example, if the target animal is a 3 pound rabbit, the log must be at least 15 pounds. The figure-four deadfall is a popular and simple trap constructed from materials found in the bush (three sticks with notches cut into them, plus a heavy rock or other heavy object). Also popular, and easier to set, is the Paiute deadfall, consisting of three long st

Primitive Survival Trap Season 1 Episode 7   A word of Warning: This guide is for informational purposes only. Building anyone of these is extremely dangerous, and some of them can be lethal. If you don’t know what you’re doing, I advise asking someone who does. In some parts of the country using them is also illegal. They should only be used in a true survival situation.

Primitive Survival Trap Season 1 Episode 6 Arapuca  or  Aripuca Trap An  Arapuca  or  Aripuca  is a handcrafted trap used by the Guaraní to catch birds, monkeys and other small animals. Its height is usually less than 3 foot tall, but there is a giant, 55 foot tall reproduction of one of these traps in the touristic complex of La Aripuca, in the outskirts of the city of Puerto Iguazú, in  Misiones ,  Argentina .   An  arapuca  is a pyramid built out of tied sticks, and it can trap live prey without hurting it. It is placed where the hunter knows the prey usually passes through or in its preferred habitat, along with small baits, like seeds or pieces of bread. When the animal steps on the right spot, the trap is triggered by its weight, dropping the pyramidal structure on top of it and preventing it from fleeing. The trigger is normally concealed under a layer of dried leaves and soil, taken from the same place so it will not look suspicious to the victim. A word of Warning: This guide

Primitive Survival Trap Season 1 Episode 5 Modern Mouse and Rat traps   Though these traps aren't as "primitive" as all of my other traps I have shared in my blog. I feel these small and easy to pack away traps are frequently over looked in building a "survival" or "bob" bag.. These small traps could save your life in a situation where it really counts.. Dont over look these!!

Primitive Survival Trap Season 1 Episode 4 Leg Snare Platform trap   The earliest recorded use of leg-hold traps in the New World was in the early 1600s, when settlers along the Atlantic seacoast used traps to capture wolves preying on livestock. Gradually, the settlers came to realize these devices could be used to catch animals other than wolves, for both fur and food. A word of Warning: This guide is for informational purposes only. Building anyone of these is extremely dangerous, and some of them can be lethal. If you don’t know what you’re doing, I advise asking someone who does. In some parts of the country using them is also illegal. They should only be used in a true survival situation.

Primitive survival trap Season 1 Episode 3 Paiute Deadfall trap   A Paiute deadfall trap is a  setup used to catch animals by using a very sensitive and quick trigger mechanism . It is an Indian trap which dates back to the early Paiute Indian Nations . Whether you are lost in the wild without any equipment to use for catching your food or you just chose to catch your game without the hassle of pursuit, using a Paiute deadfall trap would be perfect for you. A word of Warning: This guide is for informational purposes only. Building anyone of these is extremely dangerous, and some of them can be lethal. If you don’t know what you’re doing, I advise asking someone who does. In some parts of the country using them is also illegal. They should only be used in a true survival situation.