Time was limited, so this was the best he could do for now.
A depth of one meter couldn't stop prey with a strong vertical leap from escaping, but it was enough to contain smaller predators, like porcupines.
If nothing else, a sudden fall from where the bait was placed would cause the prey's own weight to drive it down hard onto the sharpened branch spears.
It might not die, but it would definitely get injured.
After setting the trap, he used branches and stones to build a channel on either side, guiding prey toward its location.
This method looked incredibly stupid, but according to Andre, it was surprisingly effective at times.
Animals don't have clever brains like humans; most just follow established game trails.
When a relatively easy path appears, they'll instinctively follow it, which is why so many tourists have chance encounters with animals like black bears, elephants, or sika deer by the side of the road.
