There is a good snaring thread over on trapperman.com
What type of snares did you get?
Here is the description of what I bought:
Dakota Line Coyote Snaring Package
The Dakota Line Coyote Snaring Package gives you everything you need to get started snaring coyotes. This coyote snaring package includes:
1 dozen Ghost Rider Coyote Snares -- These snares come with one way cam locks, #9 gauge swivels, support collars, and are made from 84" of 3/32" 7 x 7 steel cable. Each snare is cleaned and dyed an earth tone black with Dakota Line dip. These snares are line-ready.
Each snare is loaded to make it fast. What is loading? Loading is the memory that is put into the cable of each snare. It makes these snares fast. A fast snare equals more animals waiting for you when you check the line.
1 dozen Support Wires -- Support wires have changed snaring. Years ago trappers would look for a trail that went by a tree or a bush that they could hang their snare on. Their set locations were very limited. With support wires trappers pick the best location on the trail, drive the support wire into the ground and hang the snare. It's simple.
Redman Snare Tool -- This implement is designed for you to put your support wire in the ground.
Instructional Snaring Video -- This 40 minute coyote DVD will get you started snaring. It explains the basics of snaring and also shows you how to set up a trail. In this video you go on the line and see a coyote snared. The video goes into detail about lethal and non-lethal sets.
I also ordered the 3' snare extensions with the S hook for attaching to trees/posts.