Winter Beaver Hunt

[Deer Hunter]

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.....

[blasted_saber]

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.....

I know trappers whoa re indeed trapping beavers.

Its a hobby. Not about making money

[SongDog]

Beaver castor is still worth money if you can find a licensed seller to take the beaver

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[GW11]

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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[Deer Hunter]

I know trappers whoa re indeed trapping beavers.

Its a hobby. Not about making money

For sure, if you can find a local trapper that will use the fur, that should be your first option.
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.

[FishHog]

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.

[old243]

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

[greatwhite]

In the US they would just dig a hole in about a foot or so and bury a pound of Tannerite.