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 With a small piece of rope or your dog’s lead, you can release a dog quickly from a conibear. Photo by: Author To remove a gun dog from a snare is as simple as removal from a leghold trap. Again, if the dog is fighting the set, be sure to calm him first. As the photo illustrates, to remove the snare just pinch the clasp that closes it. This will allow you to slide the snare open. It’s that simple. The chances of your gun dog running into a conibear are slim due to the fact that the trap is usually restricted to a water set. With a small piece of rope or your dog’s lead, you can release a dog quickly from a conibear. (see photos)  To remove the snare just pinch the clasp that closes it. This will allow you to slide the snare open. Photo by: Author You can avoid having your gun dog trapped by simply asking the landowner if a trapper is working the fields you are going to hunt. If you are approaching a trapped furbearer, avoid disturbing the set. And remember that gun dogs can be released easily from a trap. If you would like additional information about trapping, please write to the following organizations: National Trappers Association (NTA) 216 North Center, Box 3607 Bloomington, IL 61702 http://www.nationaltrappers.com/ Fur Institute of Canada 10 Lower Spadina Ave (302) Toronto, M5V 2Z1 http://www.fur.ca/ Putting People First 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington DC 20008 | ||
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