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Aging beaver #8113089 04/02/24 02:52 PM 04/02/24 02:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 1,721 Henry Co, IL 3 3togo OP trapper
3togo OP trapper 3 Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 1,721 Henry Co, IL	By weight. I believe this was discussed quite some time ago, but? Here's my thoughts. Talking spring caught beaver. Kits, 15-20lbs. Two year olds, 27-33lbs. Three year olds, 40-47lbs. Four year olds, 50-55lbs. After that, I don't have an opinion. I have caught them as heavy as 86.5lbs, big female. What's everyone else think?

Re: Aging beaver [Re: 3togo] #8113094 04/02/24 03:06 PM 04/02/24 03:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,317 Oregon beaverpeeler trapper
beaverpeeler trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,317 Oregon	Doesn't sound unreasonable. Since I don't weigh many beaver I usually assess guessed ages by how large they stretch. Kits: M to LM, 1.5 year olds L- XL, 2.5 year olds: XL-XXL, 3.5 year olds XXL-XXXL I have caught smalls which obviously would be this year's kits but maybe only a handful in my life. Also, you'll notice I don't say 1 year olds or two year olds. In Oregon our trapping season is over before a beaver's birthday arrives. My fear of moving stairs is escalating!

Re: Aging beaver [Re: 3togo] #8113097 04/02/24 03:11 PM 04/02/24 03:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,019 Wisconsin 8117 Steve R trapper
8117 Steve R trapper Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,019 Wisconsin	I am in agreement with those weights as a general rule. Food availability and early/late litter can have a big effect on 1 year old springtime weights in my area.. Last edited by 8117 Steve R; 04/02/24 03:12 PM. Steve WTA NRA

Re: Aging beaver [Re: 3togo] #8113101 04/02/24 03:15 PM 04/02/24 03:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,484 NWWA/AZ Vinke trapper
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