Rocket net

[1][2][3][4] Rocket and cannon nets are used in conservation programs where many live animals need to be captured for analysis, veterinary care or relocation.

The rocket charges are made from black powder and an electric match enclosed that is used to ignite M6 Howitzer propellant.

In addition, an IME-22 container is necessary for the safe transportation of charges and an explosives magazine is required for long-term storage.

Transportation and storage of the charges are regulated by the US Department of Transportation; Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and by other state and local agencies (ATF: Explosives Law and Regulations, ATF P 5400.7 and 29 CFR, Part 1910.109 and IME Safety Library Publication Numbers 1,3,12, 22, and 14).

Once all the charges are connected, the line is tested, and the area is safe, it is attached to the capacitor blasting machine.

When cannon-netting is carried out for the purpose of catching large numbers of waders or shorebirds for banding and release, it requires an experienced team to coordinate and manage not only the catch itself, but also the subsequent care and processing of the birds to their eventual safe release.

Catching is usually conducted on tidal beaches with nutritious tidewrack, or adjacent to coastal mudflats, though occasionally other locations, such as salt lakes or sewage treatment lagoons, are used.

Over the years, biologists have modified this basic set up to catch various animals (Schemnitz et al.