A) To decorate the forest with interesting structures.
B) To scare animals away from your camp.
C) To capture or kill an animal for food or survival.
D) To entertain yourself in the wilderness.

A) A trigger mechanism that quickly closes the noose.
B) Brightly colored materials to attract animals.
C) Burying the entire snare under the ground.
D) A very large loop to accommodate any size animal.

A) To add extra strength to the trap.
B) To make the trap easier for humans to find.
C) To conceal the trap and make it blend into the environment.
D) To make the trap resistant to weather.

A) Birds in flight.
B) Large game like deer or elk.
C) Small to medium-sized mammals.
D) Fish in a stream.

A) They are always easier to work with.
B) They are readily available in the wilderness.
C) Animals prefer the taste of natural fibers.
D) They are stronger than metal wires.

A) A slip knot.
B) A clove hitch.
C) A square knot.
D) A bowline knot.

A) To provide the animal with a final meal.
B) To strengthen the structure of the trap.
C) To mark the location of the trap.
D) To lure the animal into the trap's trigger zone.

A) Using the largest and strongest materials available, regardless of need.
B) Setting traps in areas frequently used by humans.
C) Setting traps close to your campsite for easy monitoring.
D) Marking the trap location clearly to avoid accidental triggering.

A) A bent sapling that provides the force to tighten the snare.
B) The pole used to carry trapped animals.
C) A tool for digging holes to bury snares.
D) The pole used to prop up a deadfall trap.

A) To attract animals with a shiny object.
B) To release the weight and cause the trap to collapse.
C) To provide shelter from the rain.
D) To make the trap more visible.

A) Open fields with good visibility.
B) Animal trails and runways.
C) Areas near water sources, regardless of animal presence.
D) Areas with dense undergrowth.

A) To check traps regularly to minimize suffering.
B) To leave traps unattended for extended periods of time.
C) To use poisons and other harmful substances in traps.
D) To set as many traps as possible to maximize chances of success.

A) To protect the snare from the elements.
B) To prevent the animal from pulling the snare back towards itself.
C) To add weight to the snare.
D) To make the snare more visible.

A) A heavy weight (rock or log).
B) A metal spring.
C) A trigger stick.
D) A bait stick.

A) To avoid injury from sharp edges.
B) To maintain the sharpness of the trigger.
C) To prevent the trigger from rusting.
D) To avoid leaving human scent that could deter animals.

A) To mark the location of the snare for humans.
B) To direct the animal's path into the snare loop.
C) To provide support for the snare.
D) To attract animals with its unique shape.

A) The snare is covered in fresh leaves.
B) The spring pole is bent in the opposite direction.
C) The loop is closed and the backing is pulled taut.
D) The bait is gone, but the snare is untouched.

A) Ensuring the snare or weight applies sufficient pressure.
B) Ignoring local regulations and setting traps wherever you want.
C) Using the most expensive and elaborate materials.
D) Setting the trap in the most remote location possible.

A) The line used to trigger the snare from a distance.
B) The line used to camouflage the snare.
C) The length of cord connecting the noose to an anchor point.
D) The line used to measure the size of the snare loop.

A) Damp, loamy soil.
B) Soft, sandy soil.
C) Frozen ground, as it's difficult to set stakes.
D) Rocky terrain.

A) It can carry human scent away from the trap.
B) It can help camouflage the trap.
C) It can automatically trigger the snare.
D) It can make the snare stronger.

A) To humanely dispatch the animal as quickly as possible.
B) To help the trap blend in with the surrounding environment.
C) To add an extra element of danger to the trap.
D) To prevent the animal from being able to see the snare.

A) A set of snares designed for capturing cubs.
B) A snare or trap placed within a small enclosure or den.
C) A trap designed to look like a small house.
D) A collection of different types of snares.

A) Approach cautiously and ensure the animal is dispatched humanely.
B) Take pictures of the animal to document your success.
C) Leave the animal in the snare until you need it.
D) Immediately transport the animal back to your camp.

A) It's not important - survival justifies all actions.
B) Legal traps are more difficult to build.
C) Trapping laws vary by location and can have serious penalties.
D) Illegal traps are always more effective.

A) Natural plant fibers.
B) Strong fishing line.
C) Thin braided nylon cord.
D) Wire that kinks easily, as it can weaken and break.

A) Research, practice, and learn from experienced trappers.
B) Experiment randomly in the wilderness.
C) Only read about trapping in books.
D) Immediately start setting traps without any prior knowledge.

A) To make the snare more difficult for humans to accidentally trigger.
B) To make the snare easier to camouflage.
C) To prevent the animal from seeing the snare.
D) To ensure the noose catches the animal around the neck for a quick kill.

A) Keep it anyway, as it's better than nothing.
B) Release it unharmed, if possible, or dispatch it humanely.
C) Ignore it and hope it escapes.
D) Leave it in the snare to attract more animals.

A) A tool used to dig a hole for the snare.
B) A type of camouflage used to conceal the snare.
C) A weight or branch the animal pulls, preventing it from running far.
D) A piece of bait used to lure the animal.