How to Catch a Squirrel With a Snare 
A snare is a useful tool to trap squirrels, but is it safe? Squirrel nooses do not have a trigger mechanism to trap an animal, but they are still effective. Make sure that the tag end of the snare is attached to a stake or branch, and use wire of a diameter of 3 inches or less. You should also ensure that the wire is small enough to trap the squirrel without killing it.
Using a snare pole
Using a snare pole is an effective way to catch a squirrel. These traps are made to lure the animal into them. Once the animal is caught, the trap will release the live squirrel into a cage or bucket for release back into the wild. Before you use a snare pole, you should put on protective gloves and other gear. Before using a snare pole, you should check the size of the rod that you will use. Then, you can begin making wire loops on the end of the pole. You will need to cut two or three feet of wire and tie them together with the help of a cable.
While it might be tempting to try catching a squirrel with your bare hands, you should know that a squirrel’s lightning reflexes are very fast, making this method very risky. In addition, even experienced rehabilitators can miss trapping a squirrel if they are not aware of their behavior and surroundings. In addition to a snare pole, you should wear protective gear before starting the trapping process. A pair of gloves, eye protection, and breathing mask are essential for safety.
Make a loop in one end of the snare wire. Twist the wire firmly, and then thread the other end through the first loop. Then cover the snare pole with the wire, bending it tightly. Ensure that the loops are far enough apart to keep the squirrels from climbing into the trap. Also, keep in mind that the squirrels cannot easily reach the second tree once they have been caught.
Using a one-way exclusion door
If you have a squirrel problem in your home, one of the most effective ways to get rid of it is to use a one-way exclusion door to trap the animal. These devices are triggered by the presence of a squirrel, and they can be used for single or multiple animals. Single-animal traps lure the animal in with bait, triggering the trap when it steps inside. Multiple-animal traps catch several squirrels at once.
Another method is to install a squirrel funnel over the main entry hole. This funnel is made to be wide at the widest part and narrow at the opposite end. The hole is large enough for the animal to get out, but narrow enough that it cannot squeeze back through it. Once you catch the animal, make sure you seal off the entrance hole and clean out the area as much as possible.
A one-way funnel can also be used to trap a squirrel. These funnels are made of wire, and must be positioned in an exact manner to reach the hole where the squirrel is trying to enter. Once the squirrel has been trapped, the funnel should stay in the squirrel’s entry hole for a few days. If the squirrel continues to re-enter the hole, they will quickly discover that it is no longer there, and will be unable to escape.
Using a ground squirrel trap
A ground squirrel trap is an effective tool to catch a squirrel in your backyard. Set it in a corner where the critter will not be able to escape. Make sure to set the trap on a solid surface, such as plywood. If possible, you can set it on top of a heavy rock or other suitable object. Once the critter is trapped, it will run around the trap, frightening the rest of the animals in the area. Using a ground squirrel trap is an effective way to catch squirrels in your yard without harming them.
Once the trap is set, you can bait it with peanut butter or other tasty foods. The food must be equally as appealing to the squirrel as its usual diet. Pieces of fruit, nuts, and nutmeat are also great baits for ground squirrel traps. To make the baits more enticing, you can also add rolled oats to the trap. Place the trap near the burrow, but not directly on it.
Once you have set up the trap, the next step is to determine where the ground squirrel is hiding. If it is foraging in an area close to your home, it is most likely living in a den nearby. When they do emerge, they do so from their den. Despite the fact that ground squirrels are not nocturnal, they are still highly migratory, so you should consider the possibility that you might accidentally trap one of them.
What is the best way to catch a squirrel with a snare?
The best way to catch a squirrel with a snare is to set the snare in the squirrel’s path and wait for it to walk through.
How do you set a snare?
To set a snare tie the snare to a stake or other object that will hold it in place and then position it in the squirrel’s path.
What kind of bait should you use for a squirrel snare?
The best bait to use for a squirrel snare is a piece of fruit or a nut.
How do you know if a squirrel has been caught in the snare?
If the snare is set properly you will know a squirrel has been caught when the noose tightens around the animal’s body.
What should you do if a squirrel is caught in the snare?
If a squirrel is caught in the snare you should check the animal to ensure it is still alive and then release it.
Is it legal to catch squirrels with a snare?
Check the regulations in your area but in general it is legal to catch squirrels with a snare.
What are the benefits of catching a squirrel with a snare?
Catching a squirrel with a snare is a quick and efficient way to remove the animal from your property.
What are the drawbacks of catching a squirrel with a snare?
There is a risk of injuring the squirrel when using a snare and there is also a chance that the animal will escape.
What should you do with the squirrel after you catch it?
You can either release the squirrel back into the wild or humanely euthanize it.
How do you humanely euthanize a squirrel?
The most humane way to euthanize a squirrel is with a sharp blow to the head.
What are the consequences of not humanely euthanizing a squirrel?
If the squirrel is not humanely euthanized it will likely suffer a slow and painful death.
How can you prevent squirrels from getting on your property?
There are a number of ways to prevent squirrels from getting on your property including keeping your property clean and free of food sources and sealing up any openings that the animals could use to enter.
What should you do if you have a squirrel problem and you can’t catch them all?
If you have a squirrel problem and you can’t catch them all you may need to trap and relocate the animals.
What are the risks of trap and relocating squirrels?
The main risk of trap and relocating squirrels is that they may not survive in their new environment.
What are some other methods of getting rid of squirrels?
Some other methods of getting rid of squirrels include using squirrel-proof bird feeders and using poison baits.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
