That is a good idea. I too have a lot of CRP and weedy grass waterways that I snare after the snow gets on. Never thought of attaching the anchor directly to the snare. Like HH said, I like to have a swivel on my snares, but with that being said, i'm not so sure they work that well anyway. In a fence, most of my coyotes are done pretty quick. In an open set like that, they will usually be alive when you get there. All stuff you already know…just typing out loud….. I'll think about it while i'm laying on my belly in a fence row waiting on a deer tonight……. A kill pole is an option in the grass waterways. I have used them before, and they work. I just don't like lugging the damned heavy things around.