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I am not exactly a mountain man, but I agree that snares are much more effective, pound for pound, than guns and ammo. They are cheap, and lightweight, and are normally not thought of until well after guns. You can buy excellent ones premade, or make them yourself from wire. Traps are somewhat heavier, but are more durable and will catch heavier game.
I would think that 15-25 snares properly placed in an area with plenty of game would provide meat on a regular basis.
IMHO, the only reasons to jerk meat are if you have more than you can eat before it spoils or you need to travel with it. If that is happening with small game snares, you need to reduce the number of snares. If you get a deer, elk or bison, that should be a good technique for preservation if you do not have refrigeration. Pickling, canning, etc, should also work.
HTH.
TR
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