Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
[Re: bob maier]
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I've done it many times and had great success. Many times I've had the beavers high and dry up on the bank and some were asleep when I walked up to them.
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
[Re: bob maier]
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04/21/22 11:59 PM
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I have used this method many times. I look for at least 3 feet of water that the trapped beaver can reach. I however added weight to the trap so the total weight was about 10lbs. I had a bunch of sash/window weights that worked well. I had a couple of beaver over the years that created a clear cut on the bank, and obviously never drowned. These were always very big beaver.
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
[Re: bob maier]
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04/22/22 12:04 AM
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What? Is there some other way to do it?
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
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The added weight to the trap Is the deciding factor In getting that beaver drowned.
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
[Re: bob maier]
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Following this, hope it expands in discussion! I am getting tired of trying to find my weights that never seem to be in the right place year to year, or carrying into new areas. Drowning rods and long chaining have my strong attention.
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
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Do what works for you but having a fresh killed beaver in the boat or truck makes a bloody mess for me.I’ll take a cold stiff beaver over that sloppy mess any day. agreed ....another reason not too is if there sitting there on the bank they end getting bit by other beavers
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
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Long chains 8-12 feet work great. I use alot on rocky shallow streams ect.
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
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What about cable. Could you use 8-10' of cable instead of chain?
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
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I've done it many times and had great success. Many times I've had the beavers high and dry up on the bank and some were asleep when I walked up to them. I have too...no issues But I prefer them "out" when I get there
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Re: Long chaining beaver traps?
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Do what works for you but having a fresh killed beaver in the boat or truck makes a bloody mess for me.I’ll take a cold stiff beaver over that sloppy mess any day. I always thought carrying a cold stiff beaver to the truck was a chore... A freshly killed beaver is like carrying a 60 lb bag of buckshot. LOL Mike
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