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  1. Try 22 CB caps (conical bullet). Years ago I used to hunt squirrels in the city and no one ever knew.They make about as much noise as a pellet rifle and are very accurate at close range.

  2. In addition to me using CB caps in my comment in yesterday’s article, I also have used 110 conibear traps that are very efficient for rabbits and squirrels. But, like the article says, you may also may trap and kill a neighborhood cat or small dog. Nowdays, I tend to use live traps instead of conibears.

  3. Insects may be far more abundant than small game at some point. They are said to be high in protein and fat. And insects are consumed in many areas of the world.

    Just some food for thought ().

    Be great if someone did some good research and wrote a paper on this subject for Survival Blog.

  4. The last paragraph is very true. Knowing the animals habits of how and where they travel is key for the trap to work. Most prey animals move where cover is just a jump away. In the urbans, travel along a structures foundation edge, especially if objects are left to form a tunnel, are one way to funnel traffic there.

    My maternal Grandfather used box traps quite a bit during the Great Depression to supplement his families diet. Approximately 3′ long, board lumber with a screen on one end so could be viewed through the trap. The other end with a swinging door propped up so that animals back or hind leg would kick stick away, trapping the animal. They were left out most of the year, and were checked daily. Not a sure thing, but many times, they did help bring meat home.

  5. I often catch pigeons and doves using a Victor rat trap. Sprinkle seeds around and more concentrated on the trap’s trigger mechanism, completely covering it with bird seed. Drill a hole in the opposite end and anchored the trap with a piece of paracord or something strong. Put it on a ledge or somewhere inaccessible to cats and dogs. Sit back somewhere nearby and wait for dinner.

  6. Having been a ‘survivalist’ and ‘prepper’ my whole life I am often asked by younger generations about what to ‘buy’ to be a good prepper. Of course we all know its learn a skill and put God back in your life. With that said, I recently took a small group of young men out for skills testing. This skill was hunting small games by any means possible(only fire arms allowed were air rifle/pistol). Then the unfortunate result. I realized these young men have never prepared, cooked or eaten small game. So before I do it again there will be no Freeze Dried foods allowed…..eat what we kill. Even had one vomit because of the taste of Raccoon. SMH

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