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Popple for beaver attractant #6198750 03/25/18 06:55 AM 03/25/18 06:55 AM
Joined: Jan 2016 WI - Wisconsin A AJE OP trapper
AJE OP trapper A Joined: Jan 2016 WI - Wisconsin	Does a branch work, or's it best to use part of the stem of a young popple? Do beaver prefer popple that's pretty freshly cut from a live tree (thin diameter).? Should I scrape some bark off? Do you place multiple sticks to attract beaver to a set? I have access to Big Tooth & Quaking aspen. I don't know if beaver prefer 1 over the other. I may try using Poplar bud oil at a set to make it more enticing or freshen it up. Last edited by AJE; 03/25/18 07:16 AM.

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6198882 03/25/18 09:41 AM 03/25/18 09:41 AM
Joined: Apr 2013 WI N nimzy trapper
nimzy trapper N Joined: Apr 2013 WI	Good choice. Harvest some new growth out of a slashing. Somewhere around an inch in diameter. I always cut what I think looks good, the pretty stuff. One stick about 18 inches long is what I use. It acts as more than just bait it indicates if more are around after a catch is made. Beaver caught and bait stick stolen is a good thing...beaver caught and bait stick standing not so much.

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6198974 03/25/18 10:59 AM 03/25/18 10:59 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin	I may try using Poplar bud oil at a set to make it more enticing or freshen it up. There you have It In a nut shell. Just about any green stick roughed up a bit for eye appeal and some poplar bud oil will do the trick. We talk about magic In a bottle that's about as close as you can get when It comes to a rat and beaver change up lure. And Nimzy made some good points with what he mentioned. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6199085 03/25/18 12:44 PM 03/25/18 12:44 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Central NC T traprjohn trapper
traprjohn trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Central NC	I use maple or poplar or ANY wood that is bright WHITE when bark is skinned off.......just a pc or 2 at a set. www.sevenoakstrappingsupplies.com for trap mods and gear The 10 Commandments are not suggestions. Buy a soldiers meal EVERY chance you can.

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6199116 03/25/18 01:15 PM 03/25/18 01:15 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 williams,mn trapper les trapper
trapper les trapper Joined: Mar 2011 williams,mn	I use little 12" sticks of it, an inch or so in diameter, and I rought up the bark. There was just a thread on here about beaver change up sets, with a pic or two like that on there, that I posted. Popple is universal beaver food, thus, a good bait stick, here , especially at ice out when they are hungry for something fresh . "Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: nimzy] #6199167 03/25/18 02:13 PM 03/25/18 02:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 minnesota G goldy trapper
goldy trapper G Joined: Dec 2007 minnesota	Originally Posted By: nimzy Good choice. Harvest some new growth out of a slashing. Somewhere around an inch in diameter. I always cut what I think looks good, the pretty stuff. One stick about 18 inches long is what I use. It acts as more than just bait it indicates if more are around after a catch is made. Beaver caught and bait stick stolen is a good thing...beaver caught and bait stick standing not so much. This. ^. I try to find the smoothest, greenest, saplings I can find in the new growth slashings, I like them 1"-2" in diameter. Ive had beaver ignore the stuff thats scaly and rough that I've found in roadside ditches. Scraping the bait not only makes the bait more noticeable but it makes it more aromatic. Adding poplar bud oil or Caven's Bounty Beaver lure just enhances the bait even more. Last edited by goldy; 03/25/18 02:55 PM. "They that can give up essential liberty to gain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety" Ben Franklin talking about guns

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6199272 03/25/18 04:24 PM 03/25/18 04:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 NY R rendezvous trapper
rendezvous trapper R Joined: Sep 2012 NY	Originally Posted By: AJE Does a branch work, or's it best to use part of the stem of a young popple? Do beaver prefer popple that's pretty freshly cut from a live tree (thin diameter).? Should I scrape some bark off? Do you place multiple sticks to attract beaver to a set? I have access to Big Tooth & Quaking aspen. I don't know if beaver prefer 1 over the other. I may try using Poplar bud oil at a set to make it more enticing or freshen it up. I use as fresh as I can. You can smell poplar, so can beaver. I had read somewhere they can smell poplar a mile+ away? I do scrap off some bark for eye appeal. I leave the scrapings there too, more eye appeal and scent. I use multiple sticks, diameter, I try to mix it up. I also freeze small poplar twigs with leaves on them for under the ice, that and 1" dia. pieces with some bark scraped off. I think it helps? MAGA!!!

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6199808 03/26/18 08:26 AM 03/26/18 08:26 AM
Joined: Mar 2016 lewis county,new york N newfox1 trapper
newfox1 trapper N Joined: Mar 2016 lewis county,new york	I like to drive the popple into the bank,make em work for it a little.

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6200452 03/26/18 09:31 PM 03/26/18 09:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Mt.Iron MN K Ken Mclellan trapper
Ken Mclellan trapper K Joined: Sep 2013 Mt.Iron MN	Fresh, diameter doesn't matter. Plain castor is the best. Time and tide wait for no man

Re: Popple for beaver attractant [Re: AJE] #6201189 03/27/18 07:42 PM 03/27/18 07:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Southern Michigan T trappergbus trapper
trappergbus trapper T Joined: Apr 2012 Southern Michigan	Cool pic Ken, at least he died trying.. Very quick efficient set. Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..

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