Is game caught in a set trap or snare owned by the person who set it?
Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
Whoever sets a net, snare, trap, or similar device and catches game owns that game because the device acts as an extension of their possession (hand). Likewise, if hooks are set for hunting and game is killed by them after naming (i.e., intent/blessing), the game is lawful to eat and is treated as if it were slaughtered.