Conibear 220, can you cut the spring? (killing dogs)

[oldyork90]

We're loosing a few more dogs that usual here in Minnesota this year.
It seems a trap called a 'Conibear 220' is doing the killing. I've
never seen a Conibear 220 before. My question is: Can you cut the
spring? I know a big bolt cutter could, but was wondering about what,
and if, a smaller tool could handle it. I'm thinking of carrying
something along when I hunt. Trappers don't mark or warn (exception
being the FS, they do post). It's really up to the dog owner. I want
to be ready if possible. From what I can gather, it seems a useless
exercise. Ok, but it will make me feel better.

I've seen the videos and read the 'how to' get a trapped dog out. But
I hear a lot of 'good luck with that'. That's the reason for the
question.

[oldyork90]

Question withdrawn.
Answered in http://www.survivalistboards.com
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[Alex Vitek]

At 06:48 PM 2/17/2012, oldyork90 wrote:
>Question withdrawn.
>Answered in http://www.survivalistboards.com
>This list seems to have died.

I am not sure what you are meaning by the comments but the question
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