Rabbits are part of the Lagomorpha family and live in forests and meadow.Rabbits can become pests if they feast on vegetables in a garden, because they are herbivores.Whether you are trying to trap a rabbit because of a pest problem or you want to hunt rabbits, there are many different ways to catch one.
Step 1: Pick a trap.
These live rabbit traps have a cage with atrigger plate that forces the door of the trap closed when the rabbit enters.You can choose between one door or two door traps, but you will want a trap that is at least 22 to 30 inches in length.If you want to make your own rabbit trap, you can purchase it at a hardware store or online.It is a popular brand for rabbit traps.There are different benefits to the one and two door traps.The one door trap is favored by professional trappers who use it to lure rabbits into the cage.The two door trap allows rabbits to enter the cage from both directions.Having a two door trap allows the rabbit to see through the trap, which can be comforting for the animal.If you want, the two door trap can also be set as one door traps.
Step 2: Pick the location of your trap.
Place a trap in the area where you have the most rabbit activity.Rabbits don't cross a lot of land, so avoid placing a trap in an area that would make the rabbit vulnerable.To prevent other animals from tipping the trap over to reach the bait, place it on a flat surface with a small weight on top.Rabbits can be found in areas with open land.There are hedges, shrubs, trees, fence lines, tall grass, wood and brush piles, bushes and tree lines in common areas.You will likely have the most success catching a rabbit at these locations.Place the trap a few feet from the entrance if you can locate a rabbit's den or warren.There are areas where rabbits have been by their droppings.
Step 3: Place bait in a trap.
Place bait behind thetrigger plate if you want to attract rabbits.In the winter, dried foods are better because they are less likely to freeze and in the summer, when food is plentiful for rabbits, choosing richer fruits or vegetables, like apples and carrots, will be more effective in trapping a rabbit.If you are using a one door trap, place bait at the end of the cage behind the trap opening.If you are using a two door trap, place bait in the center of the trap.Fruits and vegetables like apples, bananas, potato peelings, cabbage, carrots, dandelions and leafy weeds are some of the baits to use for rabbits.You can use baits that are more unusual if you find traditional baits aren't working.There are some ideas for these types of baits, like crumbled biscuits and peanut butter.Rabbits will avoid a trap if they feel that something is not right.If you want to cover up your scent, spray apple cider on the trap.
Step 4: Set a trap.
After placing your bait, it's time to set your trap.The trap has instructions on how to set it.You will want to make sure the trap is working correctly after you have set it.The doors should snap closed if you press down on the trip plate.If the rabbit is on the smaller side, the combined weight of the two should be enough to make the trap effective.A metal trap can produce a glare in the sun, which can cause the rabbit to avoid it.
Step 5: It's a good idea to check your trap frequently.
If you have caught a rabbit, you will want to check your trap frequently.If a rabbit is caught and you neglect your trap, the rabbit can quickly become weak and vulnerable to diseases, so you want to check the trap daily.You might accidentally trap other animals in your trap.If you catch another animal that is lured into rabbit traps, release it immediately.If you are trying to catch a rabbit in the summer, you may not be having much success with your trap.During the summer, rabbits have a higher supply of food and minerals.The best time to trap a rabbit is during the winter when there is less food to eat.
Step 6: It's important to be careful with the rabbit.
If you found a rabbit in your trap, be careful when removing it as it may be scared and bite you.If the rabbit bites you, it's a good idea to approach it cautiously and wear gloves to prevent disease from spreading.If local law permits, you can relocate the rabbit at least five miles away if you caught it in hopes of keeping it out of your garden.If you can, place the rabbit in a covered area.
Step 7: You can find a location.
One of the simplest forms of trapping a rabbit is a pit trap, but it is not the most successful.To start this process, you need a good location to dig your pit.There are signs of a rabbit, like a warren, rabbit droppings, or rabbit tracks.
Step 8: You should dig a hole.
Once you've found a good location for your pit, dig a hole that is deep enough that the rabbit won't be able to escape once it gets caught.A hole that is very deep and narrow will make it difficult for a rabbit to jump out.
Step 9: twigs and leaves can be used to cover the hole.
To camouflage the hole, you need to place twigs and leaves on top of it.Don't put too much foliage on top of the hole because it's not strong enough for a rabbit to sit on.The rabbit will fall through the foliage if it sits on it, so use the right amount.If you don't know how much foliage you have used, you can use a five pound weight on top of the trap to see if the weight falls through.You will need to remove some if it doesn't happen.
Step 10: Place bait.
You will want to place bait on top of the hole to lure the rabbit in.Vegetables and fruits can be used as bait.
Step 11: The trap needs to be checked regularly.
The only thing left is to check the pit trap daily and if you catch a rabbit, you can either relocate it or kill it.It's easy to catch other animals in this trap, so just be careful when checking it.There will be animals inside that won't be afraid to bite you.Gloves and caution are needed when handling wild animals.They may try to bite you and they may have diseases.
Step 12: The hole should be filled back in.
You can fill the pit you created after catching the rabbit with dirt or foliage.You don't want another animal falling in it and injuring themselves or becoming malnourished, so always cover up and remove any traps you have set once you are done using them.
Step 13: Understand a snare.
It is important to know that this mechanism does more than just trap a rabbit.Don't use a snare if you're trying to relocate a rabbit.A snare is a mechanism that will kill a rabbit if it gets trapped and should only be used for hunting.Make sure you check your state's guidelines on hunting with snares because they have different laws.
Step 14: There are signs of rabbits.
You need to find a location that will give you the most success.It's best to use a snare in a forest where rabbits are frequent and the signs are easy to identify.You can identify rabbits by their droppings.
Step 15: You should gather your materials.
You will need wire, wood or two sticks, and a tree that is bent to make a rabbit snare.The materials will be used to make a Trigger Spring Snare.If you want to try this type of snare, you should try a simple snare first.The part of the snare that will trap the animal is called the noose.The base and hook are part of the triggering mechanism.The base is a piece of wood that is stuck in the ground and connected to a hook.The leader line is connected to the engine and hook.The engine is usually a tree that provides tension to the hook and holds the animal.The snare starts from the tree, which is bent over, and the leader line is connected to the hook by a piece of wood that is straight up.The end of the hook is connected to the noose.
Step 16: The noose needs to be created.
The length of the cord is between 18 and 24 inches.The first thing to do is to take the end of your wire and make a loop about the size of a pencil.You can twist the wire at the end to create a loop by taking a pencil and wrapping it around it.Then, with the remaining wire, run a few inches through the loop.The wire will be connected to thetrigger.
Step 17: You can create your base Trigger.
There are two sticks or pieces of wood that are carved to fit together.A straight carve, halfway into a stick, is about an inch from the top of the stick.If you want to make a carve from the middle of the stick to the outside of it, you have to carve it down an inch.Carve out that piece of wood until you find a mouth in it.
Step 18: You can create your hooktrigger.
The base triggered will be turned upside down.Take your other piece of wood or stick and place it at the bottom of the base stick's mouth.There is a line where the top of the base stick hits the hook stick.A pipe shape can be created with a straight line halfway into the stick.The hook should fit into your base.
Step 19: The noose needs to be connected.
Once you have created your Trigger, stick the base into the ground until it feels sturdy, and then tie the loose end of your noose around the hook part of the Trigger.
Step 20: The leader line needs to be connected.
The line will be suspended from the engine.The copper wire needs to be tied at the end of the hook.Pull the line upwards to the end of your engine.The leader line and hook should pull away from the base when a rabbit enters the snare.You can connect your snare to a branch weighted down if you can't find a bent over tree.The engine needs to be strong enough to suspend the animal in the air, and it needs some tension so that it can resist the initial spring jerk.A sturdy engine will lead to a more humane death, as the animal will die quickly, and it also prevents other predators from eating the rabbit.
Step 21: Take out the snare.
You will want to use a log to test the snare before you set it up.Make sure the hook and engine are working together when you slide the log through the noose.You're good to go if it seems to be working.
Step 22: It's a good idea to check your snare frequently.
If possible, your snare needs to be checked several times a day so that you can collect your game before it starts to degrade.If you have caught a rabbit, remove it and use as much of it as possible.You don't want to waste the rabbit's life.