|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Iso
by AustinC. 05/21/24 05:01 PM
|
|
|
|
120 registered members (BCLC, Sgiles, brianr, Ridge Life, Luxfisher, dquick1, quailman, fishunt1001, donia, Bull64, furnfeather, Stoney, ChrisAU, M48scout, hallb, XVIII, RocN151, RCHRR, Semo, joeml18, JSOG47, CKyleC, 2walnuts, goodman_hunter, Skullworks, JAT, 7x57_Mauser, tombo51, 3bailey3, trailertrash, treemydog, Jweeks, BAR1225, Ryano, lectrode, Pwyse, bamaeyedoc, kyles, Mike59, Narrow Gap, ridgestalker, Conc49, Scout308, Jmfire722, mcninja, Wahoo, BigA47, JD_Bowhunter1976, G/H, HSV. HUNTER, JohnG, jwalker77, BhamFred, AU coonhunter, dustymac, Kemosabe, BamaGuitarDude, Jstocks, alhawk, Gunpowder, klay, Longtine, brushwhacker, desertdog, IDOT, CNC, foldemup, HIPCEO, brett.smith, JHL, Jdkprp70, Daveleeal, Backwards cowboy, Hoytdad10, Swamp Monkey, NotsoBright, woodduck, Whitetaillane, lckrn, AUjerbear, lpman, Cactus_buck, GomerPyle, sanderson, ronfromramer, AMB, Bulls eye, MS_Hunter, Bruno, jaderhold, Quack Quack Bang, TexasHuntress, sawdust, green river 123, jbatey1, BurningBright, rickyh_2, bamabug, Pipedream, curt99rsv, centralala, mathews prostaff, AustinC, Buck1976, AU7MM08, DEADorALIVE, AJones, pcoladoc, MikeP, Paxamus, Sus scrofa Reduction Specialist, 9 invisible),
478
guests, and 0
spiders. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Re: Beaver trapping
[Re: BuckRidge17]
#3481184
09/07/21 07:38 AM
09/07/21 07:38 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792 Lower AL
k bush
12 point
|
12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792
Lower AL
|
I don’t think snares are legal on dry land in Alabama. I believe they are supposed to be submerged Not submerged but "in" the water. By size do you mean loop size ? 10" and 2" off the ground for a walking beaver. Catch him where he leaves the water, blend it in well. Transplant some clumps of grass if you need cover to blend it in.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
|
|
|
Re: Beaver trapping
[Re: Lockjaw]
#3481233
09/07/21 09:23 AM
09/07/21 09:23 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 8,573 Chelsea
Lockjaw
OP
14 point
|
OP
14 point
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 8,573
Chelsea
|
Can I do a conibear then? I am not sure where it comes up out of the creek, but I could fit a conibear in front of the opening thru the brush it uses to get into the field. I just want to kill it so it quits wearing trails in my field.
If so what size?
When I look at snares on line, they have a number. So I need to know what number to use. Same for a conibear, although I do know alabama has a max size conibear limit.
Last edited by Lockjaw; 09/07/21 09:25 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Beaver trapping
[Re: Lockjaw]
#3481718
09/07/21 07:56 PM
09/07/21 07:56 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792 Lower AL
k bush
12 point
|
12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792
Lower AL
|
Everything on land has a maximum size. Pretty sure the largest land legal conibear is a 160. Generally, 220 for Coons 280 otter and 330 beavers. There are always exceptions where someone will use 280 on beavers or 220 on otters.
Put some scouting time in and follow that trail back to the water, then you’ll have many more options.
You could try long chaining the beaver with the largest land legal trap coil or double long spring trap. You’ll want to target a back foot catch because their front legs are very weak and easily break off. Problem with that approach is a beavers back foot is really big. If I was going to try this approach, I’d put a 4-6” sapling across the trail, big enough to break his stride but not so big he’ll go around. Bed a trap on either side, about 18” (finger to elbow) from stick to center of the pan. Offset about 3” to one side. Heavy pan tension, 4-6 lbs to minimize off targets. You want him to push off with back foot as he climbs over the clog. If you miss and see where his push off is closer, adjust the trap spacing. Pray that you don’t snap on his front foot or belly because if you do, shooting him will be your next chance unless you go to the water.
Personally, I prefer a Bridger #5 on a drowning rod where they leave the water. The same 18”/3” rule applies but bank slope may change it slightly.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
|
|
|
Re: Beaver trapping
[Re: Lockjaw]
#3481789
09/07/21 08:56 PM
09/07/21 08:56 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 576 Butler Co
4Him146
4 point
|
4 point
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 576
Butler Co
|
Well said k bush.Not relevant but I think technically a #155 is the largest dry land for AL. Also wanted add that using a small dive stick really helped me. If you use connibears you can lay a small stick just across the top bar. This will entice the beaver to dive under right before your trap and Bam
Last edited by 4Him146; 09/07/21 09:08 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Beaver trapping
[Re: Lockjaw]
#3481956
09/08/21 08:32 AM
09/08/21 08:32 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792 Lower AL
k bush
12 point
|
12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792
Lower AL
|
Definitely want to use a dive stick when setting in deeper water
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
|
|
|
Re: Beaver trapping
[Re: Lockjaw]
#3483028
09/09/21 04:39 PM
09/09/21 04:39 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,253 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
|
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,253
Northport, AL
|
What size snare should I use to trap a beaver? This is probably your best bet...
Last edited by GomerPyle; 09/09/21 04:40 PM.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
|
|
|
Re: Beaver trapping
[Re: Lockjaw]
#3507145
10/13/21 03:03 PM
10/13/21 03:03 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 9,202 B'ham
Goatkiller
14 point
|
14 point
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 9,202
B'ham
|
It's too bad the anti-trappers have outlawed all the stuff that works. You would be stacking them like cord wood simply using a 330 in their trail. They ain't that smart and easy to catch under certain methods.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
|
|
|
|