Posted By: Papa Jim
Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/18/21 06:38 PM
I have a place to trap some beaver, the water is shallow at the edge and not deep enough for drowner. Was wondering if anyone has used a float for beaver with any success? I saw the idea on youtube but it looked to me like they were struggling with that idea. Is there any good plans for a float? Would like some positive input on this matter, Thanks
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/18/21 06:40 PM
Yes, look in the Archives forums lots of info.
Posted By: Bruce T
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/18/21 06:40 PM
Set up a drowning wire to the deepest water with a short chain on the trap and set for a front leg catch.
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/18/21 06:41 PM
I've used floats quite successfully.
Posted By: The Beav
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/18/21 06:43 PM
How deep Is It?
You can drown a beaver In 2' of water if you target a front foot and add some weight to your trap.
Posted By: SNIPERBBB
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/18/21 07:00 PM
Can you use snares or CRs there in misery?
Posted By: Bogmaster
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/18/21 09:14 PM
Cable restraints are legal in mo.,just sent 5 doz. to a customer there.
Tom
Posted By: crazy Eddy
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/19/21 12:56 AM
I've caught beaver all the time on muskrat floats using 1 1/2 B&L long springs, and wired off good.
All were caught in the spring season, apples and rat gland lure for attractant. Some were quite large, all still alive.
They didn't seem to fight it much.
Posted By: proratman
Re: Need Input For Beaver Trapping - 01/19/21 01:19 AM
Create a narrow passage along the bank with depris, use some peeled sticks and castor, Set a #330.