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First time trying to trap a problem beaver
#2635853
11/11/18 06:38 PM
11/11/18 06:38 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,386
South Alabama
bambam32
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8 point
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8 point
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,386
South Alabama
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We've got a beaver at the camp that needs to go. This will be a first for me but I'm up for the challenge. I snapped a few pics with the hopes that I can get some advice on how to trap him. The beaver is raising the level of a pond and every time it rains the pond floods and is causing the road to wash. Two coil MB-550's and MB-650's is what I've got to work with. I'm thinking I need to get a drowning rod too or something like that. I have never used a drowning rod or trapped anything in water. I busted this part of the dam this summer and he repaired it. ![[Linked Image]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4909/45834595281_60a31b895e.jpg) You can see where he's exiting the water here. ![[Linked Image]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4809/44018209260_d651c57f19.jpg) There are several trees he's working on. ![[Linked Image]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4903/45834617611_15761cfd78.jpg) Thanks in advance
Last edited by bambam32; 11/11/18 06:40 PM.
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Re: First time trying to trap a problem beaver
[Re: bambam32]
#2635964
11/11/18 08:02 PM
11/11/18 08:02 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,743
Lower AL
k bush
12 point
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12 point
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Posts: 5,743
Lower AL
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Where are you located ?
I'd use the 650 over the 550. Prefer non offset
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: First time trying to trap a problem beaver
[Re: bambam32]
#2635978
11/11/18 08:12 PM
11/11/18 08:12 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,743
Lower AL
k bush
12 point
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12 point
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Lower AL
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You gonna be around Tuesday afternoon ? I will be in Chatom on Tuesday. I can bring you a drowning cable setup, you'll need the weight or a plastic feed bag.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: First time trying to trap a problem beaver
[Re: k bush]
#2636041
11/11/18 08:50 PM
11/11/18 08:50 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,386
South Alabama
bambam32
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8 point
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8 point
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You gonna be around Tuesday afternoon ? I will be in Chatom on Tuesday. I can bring you a drowning cable setup, you'll need the weight or a plastic feed bag. Mighty kind of you to offer but I live in Mobile and won't be back until next weekend. Are you local to that area?
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Re: First time trying to trap a problem beaver
[Re: bambam32]
#2636105
11/11/18 09:20 PM
11/11/18 09:20 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,743
Lower AL
k bush
12 point
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12 point
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Posts: 5,743
Lower AL
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Live in Clarke but work in Monroe, Conecuh and Washington frequently.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: First time trying to trap a problem beaver
[Re: bambam32]
#2638126
11/13/18 12:19 PM
11/13/18 12:19 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7,978
South of 20/North of 10
North40R
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7,978
South of 20/North of 10
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You can catch him with a 650 but it needs to be a front foot catch as their back feet are pretty big. I sent you a pm.
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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Re: First time trying to trap a problem beaver
[Re: RiverWood]
#2638797
11/13/18 09:32 PM
11/13/18 09:32 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7,978
South of 20/North of 10
North40R
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7,978
South of 20/North of 10
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Hard to imagine how valuable those rascals were back in the day. Helped settle North America. I fight those bastages constantly with little success. Looks like you have the right spot On the exit trail. Good luck Why are you fighting them? If you've got a few minutes time and a couple traps you can clean them out. It's literally that easy.
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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Re: First time trying to trap a problem beaver
[Re: bambam32]
#2638988
11/14/18 06:41 AM
11/14/18 06:41 AM
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South of 20/North of 10
North40R
14 point
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14 point
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Posts: 7,978
South of 20/North of 10
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Don't set around the lodge/den. Set leg holds at castor mounds or slides.
You can use their natural slides or make your own with a fake castor mound at the top and a little dab of gland lure. In cooler weather it's the most effective set, in warmer weather it's the only set other than hidden snares.
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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