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This mechanical trap is a faster (more sensetive) version of the Figure-4 Trap. The piute trap has a multi-directional trigger in that in order to trigger the trap the quarry can move the trigger-stick up, down, left, or right. Unlike the Figure-4 it uses up to 10" of cordage. However, it uses light cordage (some threads unraveled from clothing and twisted together will usually work quite well) so no great effort is needed to obtain the lashing needed to make this trap effective.
The bait is placed on a long thin horizontal bait stick. This bait stick is held at both ends by friction. When the bait stick is moved, it slips off of the short trigger stick that the cordage is tied to (wrapped around the vertical stick). This allows the weight to fall. Be careful to place the deadfall so that it does not land on the vertical stick.
NOTE: In a serious survival situation setting traps for anything smaller than a chipmunk may not be worth the caloric effort of setting up the trap.
WARNING: Most primitive traps are illegal to use in most states. Unless under a life-or-death survival situation it is not recommended that you use them.