Good evening folks, beaver season is here, Gerry set 10 traps on the first, our season opener, he had 8 beaver today, plus he got a grouse for dinner, skinner man has work now, anyone else trapping beaver? Let’s see some pics and share some tips.

Set a few traps on the 20th oct. checked 4 times got 33 beaver and some other fur.
I like to get about 6 to 8 each check,that way I dont get swamped with skinning and I have time to run sets for other species as well.
The beaver aint going anywhere and the season here is about 7 months,lol.

Here’s my claim to fame…lol
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This fall I got a dozen hanging and 4 kits I’m gonna tan and make something with. Not sure what yet. Like Boco said, just getting started. Waters stiff now but found a spot in my travels today to drop one under the ice.

I picked up 10 in the past few days but pulled due to our deer firearm season starting Saturday. Will hit it again afterwards.

Picked up a few before the creeks started freezing up.

Got yesterday’s catch peeled, haven’t heard from the trapper what he caught today.

Gerry caught four today

More than a month away yet for me.. living vicariously through you all.

new fox, is it the light or are those 4 nice and dark?

Steve, those beaver were dark, that one in middle was a dandy.

some pics from today

Had to get out and scratch the itch.Dang near 100 percent on muskrats in beaver body grips-very depressing.

Nice pic’s everyone, those kids are having a blast.



One big beaver and one small otter yesterday, anyone see a tripod like this, whole arm was missing.

One beaver and a coon today, I’ll take some pics tomorrow I’m beat, was in the cold all day.

Today will probably be my big hurrah as I just have to much on my plate to spend 12 hour days chasing beavs.I’ll keep chipping through.That beav really did a number on that brand new stabilizer.

How’s the fur looking so far? I’m still a couple weeks out for my start.

I sold on carcass so I didn’t really pay attention.

Mad Scientist, what were the carcass prices for the beaver if you wouldn't mind sharing
thanks

Yeah, I’m curious too.

$25-$15-$5 and I averaged $20.