Primitive traps

Squish trap!

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A figure 4 deadfall trap is one of the easiest primitive traps, and all you really need is a few sticks, a sharp knife, and bait. There's no cordage or complicated snare knots, just the

Seth Larsen on Instagram: "This is an ancient trap that has been used since before recorded history to catch animals and feed families. Here I made a live catch version of it by constructing a natural cage (historically used for trapping birds like quail and grouse), but typically the figure 4 trap would use a large flat stone or log to quickly dispatch an animal that triggers it. I like using that version for squirrels. #survival #trap #outdoors #selfsufficiency #bushcraft #primitive"

Brought to us by Martin Survival, it’s time to learn how to build an accurate and useful Paiute Deadfall Trap! Native Americans used this method for generations, it aiding in the feeding of their families and tribes. Honestly, it reminds us a bit of some of the odd contraptions implemented by a favorite character in...

increase your hunting skills with 6 primitive survival traps that are still used today. These primitive survival traps will never stop working.

Primitive-Style Survival Fish Basket Trap: The purpose of this basket trap is to catch fish, over a long period of time. If you are planning to stay in a location for a couple days, this trap is perfect for catching fish. It is a sturdier, natural version of the soda bottle bug trap, and one…

Learn 3 ways to make a survival fish trap, including a plastic bottle fish trap, weir fish trap, and sein fish trap.

So, let’s finish out this pack basket and try it on for size. First I take the finished pack straps and punch a hole in each end. A thong...

Making a thorn fishing hook- jonsbushcraft.com

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I would have found this VERY fun as a wee one (I hated real fishing, because eww, stinky).

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selenesurvivalgoddess: “Bolas are a silent throwing weapon invented by the Inca people (most famous in Argentina), used for entangling the legs of prey so that they trip and fall. They generally...

How-to make hunting tools (slingshot, boomerang, throwing sticks, clubs, bolas...)