A snare trapping system including a trigger mechanism operatively connected to an anchor line. The trigger mechanism includes a base, a pivot arm pivotally connected to the base, a trip line extension operatively connected to the pivot arm, and a selective opening being a trigger aperture in a set position and a trigger slot in a tripped position. The trip line extension is operatively connected to a trip line. A main line is selectively connected to the trigger mechanism through a connection ring, a portion of which is disposed through the trigger aperture in the set position.