I have a stretch of creek that has a bunch of beaver and otter sign on it. Problem is , the neighbor has some dogs that I have seen on both sides of the creek. What type of sets would you use to avoid the dogs? Dive stick over 330’s ? I’m afraid to use a castor mound and foot hold on a drowner or snares anywhere. Suggestions please

Use 330's submerged in deep channels,feedholes,den entrance etc.

Bottom edge sets are a good set for otter and you also will take some beaver in them. I like to use a KB stabilizer and often set in moderate to strong surface current.

If you find an otter toilet a bottom edge set upstream and downstream within 6 to 10 feet with a dive stick shoved into the bank at water surface level will take them also. The nice thing about bottom edge sets is they are not subject to the rising and falling water levels.

#2 foothold in front of a dirt hole with widowmaker down the hole. After the neighbor learns to keep his mutts at home set whatever you want for the beaver.

Inform the neighbor and see if he can keep his dogs home for a while. Then you can set whatever you want in good conscience

yes talk to neighbor , let him know that you are going to set traps

This is how I start, explaining that timber loss is future income lost and I can help both landowners prevent that....but need some help for a few days, keeping dogs home.

If that doesn’t work then I’ve used blind sets at slides I made. Also blind foothold set at crossovers STAKED to stay in very shallow water.

The more I think bout it. If the dog owner does not help, I’d go elsewhere. Urging neighbor A to talk to neighbor B to reconsider.

Maybe I'm not understanding the concept but that sounds like an excellent set for harvesting beaver feet.

Call the game warden if neighbor is not willing to control his dogs.

If the owner is reasonable you should be able to establish a specific start and end date for your plans for the pets to be kept contained and that's a win for all. But like Boco says, some good effective options that don't create any risks for dogs.

I'd set for beaver or otter the same way I would everywhere.
Right after telling the Neighbor I would be trapping.

Call the DNR too. Don't you have dog laws there?

Is that a common practice in the states to make reports to authorities before even having a discussion with neighbours?

Letting a warden know before hand is Covering your butt. Talk to the neighbors Yes...but depends on the neighbors what the reaction will be.

Wardens advice is as good or better than advice on here!

I guess ya haven’t let Paul teach you about beaver trail blind sets using drags on dry ground, either. What I suggested is just a variation.

Times two on the above. I have a neighbor where I trap...Tell him every year when and where I set... Sometimes he listens sometimes he doesn't.. But I am right... Make sure you are legal and set.. If he he is a jerk.. then video the conversation on you phone..

I would inform the neighbor that I am trapping there but still use submerged sets with the bodygrippers to avoid any conflicts with any dogs which might get loose or might come from other properties. Submerged sets in those situations can be the most effective sets anyway. If you catch a dog no matter what the situation it will still be a black eye for trapping even though you were in the right to set there.

I guess ya haven’t let Paul teach you about beaver trail blind sets using drags on dry ground, either. What I suggested is just a variation.

Completely illegal here.