I was always under the assumption that they couldn't trap until after the fur season......what's the deal with that....traps in today, signs posted....mine were put in Sunday, about 30 yards in

nobody?

try posting on the ADC forum. They're much loved over there.

Are you North or South of 64?

north

Call the number. They will pull the traps.

looks to me they're not trapping "nuisance animals"...but for profit trapping...as its just a feeder creek in the national forest...0 beaver sign, but I set for travelers because I drive past it anyway

Stop guessing. Call their office.

They are responsible for removing beaver from classified trout streams. Obviously you already know there doesn’t need to be sign for beaver to be present this time of year or you would not have set there yourself. They know that too. They will definitely remove their traps if you let them know you are trapping there.

These where on every trout stream and small creek I came to last April.

I would try calling them like BvrRetriever suggested.

exactly, usually works well down here

No worries...most of them aren't that capable anyhow.

Sounds like a good otter spot.

I am not a fan of the use of them to remove beaver without at first trying to find a local trapper to do it. However, in fairness to them most of them in my area are very effective.

We have a miguided beaver control plan that continues through apathy and habit.

Guys is Trout Unlimited still backing this?

My stating now, the way I feel about this issue would have me banished from this site by the afternoon...

I believe Trout Unlimited Is bank rolling part of It. And I talked to a DNR fisheries person and was told the WI DNR also funds the USDA to the tune of around a million dollars per year. Not sure If this Is trure or not but I heard that It costs about $400.00 to have each bereave removed from the problem area.
The sad part Is that these beaver are more or less wasted as to using the fur. And you can bet your bottom dollar that most beaver are left In the bush along with lots of otter.

Seems to me they should put these problem beaver areas up for bids. I know lots of trappers would jump at the chance to get paid $400.00 per beaver.