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MN Spring Beaver #6510741
04/05/19 03:42 PM
04/05/19 03:42 PM
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Anyone out yet? I think it's a little early in the east central part of the state but I'll be rolling this weekend regardless. Some banks are still froze and the water is a little high, but it's getting better everyday.

Good luck all,
HOUTS

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510745
04/05/19 03:46 PM
04/05/19 03:46 PM
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Lino lake, MN
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Set a crick system Tuesday on fresh sign in the open water, pulled a 43 and 66# yesterday. But for the most part a lot of the lakes and lodges are still ice covered, should all be open by next week around here.

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510752
04/05/19 03:54 PM
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I set up 2 good rivers and no action in 2 days so I don't think the river beaver are moving very far yet either.

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510753
04/05/19 03:55 PM
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potter co. p.a.
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ya'll are tryin to beat Les aren't ya??don't blame ya. grin









Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510761
04/05/19 04:23 PM
04/05/19 04:23 PM
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williams,mn
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River ice has water flowing over it in places and other places under it and still locked in place. Melt down is slow and a lot of snow in the woods. Even in an early ice out, the dispersal is after the middle of the month. So...local beavers get caught, for the most part, in an early ice out. Of course, I'm talking about up here on the border.

We need a week of warm weather and a rainstorm just to cause good ice jams, that take out roads and cause major flooding. One can only hope.


"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510813
04/05/19 06:00 PM
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Yes Les-I was just north of the border today and same thing here-it will be a good week or so yet.

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510824
04/05/19 06:15 PM
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when does your season end are is april 15 in u p of Michigan don't look like we will have much of a season again

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510827
04/05/19 06:19 PM
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Took an adult pair out of the county park this week.


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Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510844
04/05/19 06:36 PM
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Beat you Beav took 6 out of county park....... Semper Fi


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Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510862
04/05/19 06:50 PM
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I hope you got well paid.


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Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #6510863
04/05/19 06:50 PM
04/05/19 06:50 PM
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rogers city mi.
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Originally Posted by Trapper Dahlgren
when does your season end are is april 15 in u p of Michigan don't look like we will have much of a season again


maybe it'll be extended again but I guess if nobody knows about it doesn't matter


olden tyred
Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510889
04/05/19 07:30 PM
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Still ice fishing. I hope to for two more weeks at least


"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510913
04/05/19 07:52 PM
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Lakeland,Minnesota
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Minnesota beaver season runs till May 15. Sure wish I could participate.
Tom


If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping.
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Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510923
04/05/19 08:01 PM
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western mn
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Always fun to drive by the local college on the first 70 degree day smile


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Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510939
04/05/19 08:29 PM
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Dad's creek is flowing, but the travelers from the Mississippi haven't made their way up yet, to rebuild the age old dam.

As soon as it's rebuilt, I'll know they are back.

Let me know if you need help lugging a couple out. whistle

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6510982
04/05/19 09:14 PM
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April 10 here....The End.


It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6511019
04/05/19 10:06 PM
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My biggest issue is getting to the places. Too much mud and the land owners don't want me taking any short cuts across their fields. I'm too old and out of shape to carry my equipment that far so will just have to wait for now. On a good note, by the time I can get out there, I'll be able to set some gopher traps along the way!


Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6513031
04/08/19 12:09 PM
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I did get 1 two year old floater yesterday out of 3 traps, so there must be a few moving. Decided to hold off a week to set an actual line. Looks like a lot of rain/snow in the forecast for the week.

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6520213
04/17/19 03:38 PM
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Anyone out setting. They are moving in the central part of the state. Ground is a little froze in spots and the water levels are all over, but the floaters are on the move. 13 out of 30 sets in two days. I haven't set any colonies. These are all traveling river beaver.

Re: MN Spring Beaver [Re: HOUTS32] #6520216
04/17/19 03:41 PM
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heard a rumor Les went a little over his boots today.think he's skinnin now.









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