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How heavy is a bear trap?

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Asked by: Brian Peezy

Weighs 24 pounds and is 36” long with a jaw spread of 12 inches. The malleable steel cast jaws are offset and have teeth.

Can bear traps cut your leg off?

Bear traps are designed to catch and hold the leg of a bear, not cut it off. Your leg may be badly bruised, but it should not be severely injured or amputated. Attempt to move your foot and toes to determine if you still have circulation and to check for tendon and muscle damage.

How much weight should you set off a bear trap?

This includes live or dead fish. Only non-animal based bait and/or lure can be placed within the device and it must be placed below the trigger. The opening to the device must be covered by a weight of at least 30 pounds when set, placed, and tended to prevent access by non-target species.

Do bear traps actually hurt?

There is a debate about whether these traps are humane or not; the actual traps usually do not harm the animal (some newer traps are padded or laminated to avoid even breaking the skin) but in some animal species, the animal will attempt to chew its own leg off to escape from the trap.
Aug 28, 2013

Can a bear trap break bone?

Despite some claims, leg-hold traps are not designed to ‘break bones’ upon impact. If they did, the fragmented bones would actually enable an animal to escape.
Jun 20, 2022

How much force is in a bear trap?

about 375 pounds

The springs are stout and made of the finest tempered spring steel and each will compress at about 375 pounds of pressure.

What happens if a human steps in a bear trap?

“If you step in one, for sure, it is going to hurt,” Rich Butera of Oneida Victor Animal Traps, which manufacturers bear traps. “Depending on how big you are, the initial hit could definitely crack something. Will it chop off your foot? No.”
Feb 24, 2010

Are bear traps illegal in the US?

Because of the cruelty inherent in the use of steel-jaw traps, they’ve been banned in many countries. Their use is also banned or restricted in several U.S. states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Washington.

Can a large bear trap catch a Rex?

When used against a larger tribe that favors strong assault Dinos such as the Rex and Giganotosaurus this item can be quite effective. The trap activates when a medium or large dinosaur steps across it. It can be placed anywhere on the map, with the exception of other players foundations.

How much do bear traps cost?

Water Sports

Bear Trap #6 Item #: HBC6 $487.00 Bear Trap #15 Item #: HBC15 $350.00
Duke #6 Bear Trap Item #: DUKE6 $386.20 Bear M-15 Humane Foot Snare Kit Item #: BEARM15 $7.36 – $69.20
WCS A-12 Bear Foot Snare Item #: WCS12 $30.87 – $165.00 Bear Fremont Humane Foot Snare Item #: BEARFRE $7.36 – $53.73


What is the biggest bear trap?

While these traps are no longer used to trap bears, they are highly collectable today. The largest commercially produced bear trap was the #6 grizzly bear trap, approximately 44″ long and 45 pounds. Today you might see a bear trap on display in a lodge, fine restaurant or bar, a sporting goods store, or in a museum.

How do you get out of a bear trap?


And Step five is pretty obvious. Pull out your leg. Once the jaws are loose slip your foot out of the trap. And release the springs.