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Castor mound set location #6773656
02/17/20 12:45 PM
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I have a property with a slow moving stream that has peeled beaver sticks scattered about and trees along the bank that have been chewed by the beavers. Last year I was able to find a bank den and trap 3 beavers. I can't seem to locate a den this year - the old den is not active. I suspect the beavers are living further upstream off the property I can trap. Would setting a few castor mound sets along the stream be effective without there being a den or natural castor mounds where I am able to trap?

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6773684
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YES!


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Re: Castor mound set location [Re: bctomcat] #6773716
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Thanks for the reply. My beaver trapping experience is limited so I do appreciate the response.

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6774239
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Absolutely. The mock castor mound signals that in intruder is marking the beavers territory. When I trap beaver I save the castor and even the oil from them. I label where the beaver came from so I know to use an outsider beaver scent in a different population. Works very well. Good luck!

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6774891
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For all that is stated will work for you. You choose where you want them to go and then go from there. As long a area show sign that there is beaver around the area ,then it will work for you on what you ask,


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Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6775533
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The Achilles’ heal of beavers that aren’t educated is their response to castor, in my opinion.

You can make the set nearly anywhere, but, when possible, I take the wind direction in mind. If a cool snap has come or is expected (North wind), I’ll try to set on the north side so that the wind will be blowing the scent across the water. When were in a rain forecast, South winds are expected for several days. If the location stands out, wind direction is less important. Also, I like to make the set visible by slicking the bank up well.


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Good luck

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6776067
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..and make your own slides, lure the ones on upwind shore (different lures) and don't lure the ones on down wind shore, they won't like someone new in the hood making slides!

then hang snares on trail/slide or put footholds just underwater or even a blended 330 mostly submerged.


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Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6779759
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Any castor type set works well anywhere beaver are using.Spring right after ice out is the best time to use castor type sets although they work any time you have open water.
In spring certain locations like where a creek enters a river or a stream enters a creek,creeks or streams between chains of lakes etc should be set heavily with multiple sets.These spots will often produce beaver every night for a couple weeks after ice out.
In spring after ice out,look for any place with a few freshly peeled twigs floating in water or just on shore.These are good places for castor sets.

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Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6779845
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Lots of good info! I like to look for good drowning spots to put my traps if at all possible

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6796478
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Thanks to all who replied. Took a while but was finally able to get 3 sets out today. I used Backbreaker for 2 sets and locklears lure for the other. I also found 2 entrances to a lodge made against the bank in a small pond. Blocked them with 330s. Looking forward to tomorrows check.

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6819330
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I dont mean to hijack the thread but if i make a "castor mound" without castor will they still be attracted? i have some polar bud oil is there a set i can make with that?

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: trapperroscoe] #6819521
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Originally Posted by trapperroscoe
I dont mean to hijack the thread but if i make a "castor mound" without castor will they still be attracted? i have some polar bud oil is there a set i can make with that?
Yes and yes a castor mount with polar bud oil.


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Re: Castor mound set location [Re: bctomcat] #6819951
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thanks bc i set two of those today ill see what happens tomorrow

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: trapperroscoe] #6819963
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Originally Posted by trapperroscoe
thanks bc i set two of those today ill see what happens tomorrow

Good luck. Show us a picture of the set if you are succssful smile

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6820121
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I make mock castor sets on there slides . I sometimes put 2 snares on them. I have had great luck doing that. If I am in a area I wont get my 330s stoled I use them. Wife got me a dz no bs beaver traps for birthday. I will put them go use next season on drowning rods. I like to use Backbreaker, timber, big pile, (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) a dam, lures on castor sets. They work good I made castor sets when where I seen good sign and caught them. On trap shy beaver on mounds sets I use bounty beaver and wood chipper. I am going to order flat tail gold and sweet water flat tail dead man hand for next season. I love snaring beavers skinning is the hard part. Show us some beaver pictures. Good luck.

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Sweetwater and flat tail gold or good stuff

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Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6820260
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Notice the back foot catch on my beaver. If that was a coil spring trap, that beaver would have been toe caught and might not have been there


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Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6821094
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Nice pics blak spot.

That's interesting what you mention about coil springs. I guess I've never considered that.

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: Ed Patrick] #6821115
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Go get 'um Tony. Nice Pics and I like the Hat thing going on with you and son

Re: Castor mound set location [Re: MINK I LOVE] #6821904
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Originally Posted by MINK I LOVE
Go get 'um Tony. Nice Pics and I like the Hat thing going on with you and son

Thanks Randy!


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