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To make a snare trap, start by making a noose using wire, string, or a cord. Then, tie the end of the wire you used to make the noose around a tall, sturdy tree branch so that the noose itself is lying flat on the ground. Next, pull the wire taut so the tree branch is bending downward and tie the noose to a trigger that's staked in the ground. When an animal knocks over the trigger, it will release the tension and cause the noose to tighten around the animal's leg, pulling it into the air. To learn how to make your own trigger, read on!