Deadfall traps have been used all over the world for thousands of years. The idea is that an animal triggers a trap causing a heavy object to fall on it. The animal is crushed and has an almost instant death. One of these traps is the Paiute deadfall. It’s a great trap for small gameContinue reading “Natural Cordage Paiute Deadfall”
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Paiute Deadfall
A deadfall is a type of trap in which an animal is crushed by a heavy object and is dispatched rather quickly and effectively. The Paiute deadfall was used by the Paiute peoples of ancient North America to catch small game. It consists of three sticks and a piece of cordage. It can be madeContinue reading “Paiute Deadfall”
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