Conibear Trap and Snare Requirements

Killer or Conibear-type traps:

  • with a jaw spread greater than 5 inches may be set underwater, but not in any dry land set.
  • with a jaw spread not greater than 8 inches may be set 6 feet or more above ground level in buildings.

Snares must:

  • be set underwater.
  • have a loop 15 inches or less in diameter when set.
  • have a stop device that prevents the snare from closing to less than 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • made with cable that is between 5/64 inch and 1/8 inch in diameter.
  • have a mechanical lock and anchor swivel.