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Fishing & Small Game Basics

Survival fishing kits, trotlines, and legal snares for rabbits and squirrels—high-protein food with little effort.

This is for educational purposes only. Not professional medical, electrical, or safety advice.

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Warning

Hunting and trapping are regulated. Know and follow your local laws.

  1. 01

    Fish at the right time

    Dawn and dusk, near structure: fallen trees, rocks, weed edges, and where streams enter lakes.

  2. 02

    Set a trotline

    A long line across water with many baited hooks on short drops—fishes for you overnight. Check local laws.

  3. 03

    Find game trails

    Look for tracks, droppings and worn runs leading to water or feeding areas.

  4. 04

    Simple snare

    A fist-sized wire loop set 3–4 in. above a rabbit run, anchored to a stake. Set many; check daily.

  5. 05

    Clean and cook fully

    Gut quickly, keep cool, cook wild game thoroughly. Wear gloves for rabbits (tularemia).