What is the Poacher's Knot used for?

Sliding noose for securing and cinching objects; Snare/noose for trapping small game (traditional use); Attaching cord to a carabiner or ring (climbing use); Making adjustable loops that cinch under load; Tying off slippery rope such as Dyneema and Spectra, where it holds well.

How do you tie the Poacher's Knot?

The Poacher's Knot is a sliding noose that cinches tight under load — the harder you pull, the more the loop closes. Historically used as a snare for hunting, today it's handy for securing objects, making adjustable loops, and tying off slick cord. It's also known as the Double Overhand Noose. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Poacher's Knot hard to tie?

The Poacher's Knot is rated easy, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Poacher's Knot?

Because it tightens under load, do NOT use it around any part of the body — it can strangle or injure; Use as a hunting snare is regulated by law in many places — check local legislation; Once cinched very tight, it can become hard to loosen.

Poacher's Knot

Q: What other names does the Poacher's Knot have?

It is also known as Poacher's Knot, Double Overhand Noose, Strangle Snare, Nudo del cazador furtivo, Nudo corredizo del cazador, Laço do caçador furtivo, Nó corrediço do caçador. (ABOK #409)

A sliding noose that tightens under load, used for snares and to secure objects

Also called: Poacher's Knot, Double Overhand Noose, Strangle Snare, Nudo del cazador furtivo, Nudo corredizo del cazador, Laço do caçador furtivo, Nó corrediço do caçador · ABOK #409

What it is for

Sliding noose for securing and cinching objects
Snare/noose for trapping small game (traditional use)
Attaching cord to a carabiner or ring (climbing use)
Making adjustable loops that cinch under load
Tying off slippery rope such as Dyneema and Spectra, where it holds well