Snares. Snares are very effective for some mammals. One can buy large snares for mountain lions, coyotes and similar animals. Small snares are easily made out of light copper wire for rabbits, squirrels, and so on. The rabbi snares can be attached to a small sapling which is held down by a stake (Fig.22-1C ) ,or attached directly to a stake next to a runway (Fig.22-1D). Squirrels can be trapped by placing snares on downed logs or branches where these animals usually run. Place the snares in some vegetation so that the animal wi;; automatically stick its head through the loop as it runs along .