Summary
Some specific purposes, locations, and specifications of snares and cable restraints are summarized in the following table.
| Target Species | Beavers and River Otters | Coyotes and Foxes |
|---|---|---|
| *Cable restraints may also be used for water sets for beavers and river otters. | ||
| Type of set allowed | Snare* | Cable restraint |
| Purpose | Kill trap or live trap | Live trap |
| Location | Water set | Land set |
| Loop Location | Partially or fully submerged in water | Bottom of loop between 6 and 12 inches from hard surface |
| Min. cable size | 3/32 inch | 3/32 inch |
| Max. length | No maximum | 7 feet |
| Max. loop circumference | No maximum | 38 inches |
| Min. loop circumference | 7 inches | 8 inches |
| Lock type | Any mechanical sliding metal release lock (relaxing recommended) | Relaxing (1-piece only) |
| Breakaway required | No | Yes (375 pounds or less) |
| Swivel required | No, but recommended | Yes |
| Anchor type | Immovable | Immovable |
| Entanglement | Permitted | Not permitted |