Re: Beavers .... Finally
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Well no beaver and no repair to dam. Water down about 4" so a really put a hole in the dam this time almost another 16"'down. Don't know if it was just the one three year old or if there are more Don't see how if there is another that it won't try to fix dam now.
In regards to the conis being on top, the spots belo are mostly blocked. But that is why I set the two also at the log.
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/12/15 10:10 PM
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Ok went back tonight and the water is a foot lower. Had to remove the H-stands and put the conis on the bottom
A question for you guys who have been doing this for years, is it possible for there to of only been one beaver at site, or could a mate have left with any kits?
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/12/15 10:26 PM
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All that page wire fencing that showed up overnight likely has the larger beaver spooked.It will take a while for them to come back. I would get rid of all that page wire,back off for a few days and see if the beaver come back later(likely after the next rain),then make some sets that look more natural.Set the deepest part of the creek or channel,and use several dive poles a few feet apart to get them to swim on bottom,and into the trap.You don't need any fencing if you set deep in the channel,the beaver will swim in the deepest part when forced down.You can set two or three traps side by side if the channel is wide,or one in front of the other a couple feet apart if the channel is narrow.
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/12/15 11:36 PM
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Traps set side by side close,only work for multiple catches when block stakes are used.If you don't utilise the block stakes one beaver can spring more than one trap,defeating the purpose.The block stakes are an integral part of setting close. Also when setting deep water that makes the wire trapstands impractical you need to learn to construct the "tee pee" set,which is good for any depth of water.
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/13/15 08:14 AM
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There are still beaver. Over night the repaired the original dam I started at and built a new dam 15 yards in front of my sets ( pictured below) So I guess I should have just trapped it the way I fur trap, using castor mounds and blind sets
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/13/15 08:41 AM
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Set up a small stream today in a golf course...they were fine with beaver til they started cuttin down trees laying on golf course lol The owners of the course may of not been happy but I bet the golfers were! We always rejoice at the demise of a tree at our course.
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/13/15 11:29 AM
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A block stake is a strategically placed stake between two traps set close side by side to prevent an animal from firing the trap next to it.Near 100% effective when positioned properly.Traps also have to be supported well.In some cases the tee pee stand is a lot more solid than a superstand. Block stakes illustrated for beaver. Tee pee stand illustrated.This set up is good for setting culverts that are several feet off bottom,as the trap can be positioned at any depth. Good for soft bottoms for same reason. I cut stakes for tee pees and drowners on site so you don't have to haul around a bunch of junk.They can be left on site for use at later dates.
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/13/15 06:52 PM
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Wont be long,Jim,lol.Yes most times when a beaver gets in a second trap it is from twisting his body and his tail or one back foot is in the other trap.The block sticks prevent this,leaving the other traps working for more fur.
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/14/15 10:08 AM
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Setting multiple traps at one location has a lot of advantages.The main one being on an extended check of 3 or 4 days,or even longer on winter lines a good location will keep producing fur,the whole time.
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Re: Beavers .... Finally
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08/18/15 02:10 AM
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There are still beaver. Over night the repaired the original dam I started at and built a new dam 15 yards in front of my sets ( pictured below) So I guess I should have just trapped it the way I fur trap, using castor mounds and blind sets If the beaver is repairing the dam every night , you should be able to shoot him about dark thirty . I recommend 12 ga. # 4 buckshot ( also double tap just to be sure )
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