StormWolf & HuntOrHide
StormWolf StormWolf
HuntOrHide HuntOrHide
StormWolf StormWolf
I’ve been tightening the edges of my spear for a raid, but I know your traps can hold even the faintest footfall. How do you make sure nothing slips through a silent ambush when the wind’s not on your side?
HuntOrHide HuntOrHide
I first line the trap edge with fresh bark to mask scent, then coat it in my cedar resin to absorb wind noise. I test it with a scent marker and a small wind vane to see how far the smell travels, and set the trigger to go off only when the weight exceeds my calibrated threshold—lighter steps get swallowed. I also listen to the leaves and reorient the trap every hour if the wind shifts.
StormWolf StormWolf
That’s thorough work. The bark masks the scent, the resin dampens the hiss, and the weight trigger keeps the light steps quiet. I’ll keep the watch on the wind and the timer. A good trap is a silent friend until the enemy comes.
HuntOrHide HuntOrHide
Just remember: keep the bark fresh, check the resin every few days, and never rely on a single trigger—have a backup rope line in case the weight skips. Quiet is your ally, not your enemy.