I can't really prove how much this helps, but I like to "square-up" the snare loop a little bit. I think it's a slight improvement on the "teardrop" shape. Possible this might help with some of the "nose-arounds" you mention Yaz. Of course they can still duck right under the loop or hop over it, but after dark that's unlikely. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow of one of the square loops hanging in place. In a fence-hole set it won't matter much, but out on an open trail, it can.

Snagged one more today. She was a small one, no more than 20-22 lbs I'm guessing.