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Have some nuisance beavers on the property we just purchased. Looking to solve that issue this winter. Besides trapping (don't have a license) is there a good way to hunt/get rid of beavers during the winter? Have heard to mess with their den's which lures them out to assess damage and try to fix them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hard to do this time of year as the ice has set in. Where is the property located and there may be some trappers on here that might help you out
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they usually have ways to get under the ice this time of year im pretty sure hard time for it come spring youll start to see them around the dams
If you can contact the closest trappers association. Might as well utilize the animal if possible.
Beaver in winter under the ice are not going to cause you issues. They go from the lodge to feed pile to bank den and repeat as necessary. All under the ice.
Once the ice comes off they will be out looking for fresh feed.
Sent you a PM.
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Wrote about this awhile ago, got the same problem up at my place. Local trapper not interested in coming out as he had not even sold his pelts from previous year, did suggest later $100.00 per beaver trapped and $100.00 for each visit.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrb
SSS would work in the Spring I suppose but its illegal and would get you in trouble.
I think a lot of trappers are doing work for Municipal Governments and its probably easier money to trap from the side of a road.
The beavers must be doing damage to your property in order to be destroyed.
A buddy out in BC said it was much more lucrative to trap nuisance beavers for the municipality, than try to sell fur.....pretty sad actually !Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilroy
Appreciate the help. Looks like we might need to wait for spring. Was really hoping the idea of F**king with their den to encourage them to come out and fix it idea might work but maybe a little far fetched.
You might get lucky if you have otters in the area that are known to enter a beaver house and kill either pups or sizeable adults.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrb
Contact your local MNRF office or the one of the various trappers associations. That would be the first step. A licensed trapper can at least make use of the fur rather then it going to waste.
Trappers aren't even trapping their own beavers, I doubt they want yours.
You can take care of nuisance beavers yourself on private property.
Maybe time for a marshmallow roast on top of the beaver house.....:joker:
I know trappers whoa re indeed trapping beavers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
Its a hobby. Not about making money
Beaver castor is still worth money if you can find a licensed seller to take the beaver
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Sir Sanford Fleming College used to appreciate animals that could be used for "study skins". Roadkill, nuisance animals, etc. Not sure if they still do but worth a try.
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For sure, if you can find a local trapper that will use the fur, that should be your first option.Quote:
Originally Posted by blasted_saber
Around here most trappers live 1 to 6 hours away from their trapline, and some of their beaver quotas are huge.
So their hobby can turn in a big expense real quick.
MNRF gave a break to some of the bigger trapline with big beaver quotas.
This is only going to get worst if the world fur market isn't buying.
I lost 40 acres of merchantable wood on my property (flooded then died) because the trapper didn't take care of the beavers.
I spend countless hours unplugging culverts so the roads don't wash out.
I take care of nuisance beavers on my property from now on, .17 HMR is a beautiful thing.
If you destroy the lodge this time of year they will most likely move on or die if there isn't a safe alternative in your area to take shelter in.
I worked with a guy who trapped nuisance beaver and the township paid him $75 per beaver tail (he kept the fur if it was prime). That was 10 years ago and very easy local access. I'd expect to pay much more if your remote.
Beaver pelts are not selling in the world, but castors are, so it depends on the trapper if its worth his time.
SSS in the spring would probably be the best option.
Look on hunting 101 , part of this site. Jim Gibb has an excellent video , on under ice beaver trapping, on his line. Also one on how he snares wolves. Very informative. old243
In the US they would just dig a hole in about a foot or so and bury a pound of Tannerite.:moose: