Beaver Problem

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tallgrass

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I have access to an 80 acre sand pit lake that that a couple of beavers have settetled on. The owner does not want them cutting down the trees.

I have never trapped so need some help. Another friend who also has access to the lake has some live traps, but does not know what to use for bait. Any help will be appreciated.

Before doing anything I will check on the KS trapping regulations.
 
Tallgrass,
I grew up in Summner county. I also do alot of trapping and maintain a Kansas ADC license due mostly to problem beavers. Anyway I don't think you will have much luck with live traps. I suggest hooking up with a local trapper or doing some research and get some issues of Fur Fish & Game and Trapper & Predator Hunter containing beaver trapping articles. You may be able to shoot 1 or 2 but they will quickly go nocturnal and become very weary.You will need a ADC license to trap outside of seasons or become a designated agent for the actual owner of the property. CHeck with your local Wildlife Officer and they will provide you a list of license holders in your area. As far as trapping the beavers, snares, legholds (#3 or larger) and 330 conibears are the most succesful andcommonly used.

Good Luck
 
I kill 40-50 beavers a year with a 22-250. The range is never more than 5-10 yards. Beavers are almost never active in daylight esp when preassured. A light is needed but nothing technical. Wmart sells a simple tactical light that uses 2-3v bat cost $20. you can just tape it to the foreend. A 22lr isn't enough for beavers. It can be done but its not dependable and often takes 3 or more shots to kill one. In that time others could get away. A 22magnum will work. A .270 is good.
To call beavers you just slap the water with a paddle. That's how the boss beaver declares dominance. Slapping the water challenges the boss. Its rumored that if you kill the dominate beavers the others will leave.
DEFCON
 
Tallgrass,
You might call the local area KDWP biologist in the area--if all else fails, call the local CO. I think you might be able to get a depredation permit from the CO. He/she could also give you some idea on how to trap.

We had a problem at our housing development where I live, and the local CO came out, set the trap on a Monday afternoon, and had the offender on Tuesday am.

Good Luck!
Tim
 
We cleaned up a few with a spotlight and a 22 Hornet! It was about as much fun as callin yotes. The hard part is head shooting them while they swim in the water.
 
Nutria in the water make for good headshots with their slow, steady pace. Nothing like standing at the top of the channel and tracking one at a 45degree angle for a few feet and then letting him have it!
 
ha I killed a beaver with my 17hmr this weekend. I went up to my hunt camp and the beavers really have things damned up pretty tight. I usually just slip the hip waiters on and go in and rip a good chunk out of the [beeep] then go and wait for them to come out. I never seen the beaver in the middle of the day before but 15 minutes later he poked his head up and i got him from 30 yards away right on top of his [beeep]. I was sitting on the quad behind a bunch of willows.
 
A couple years ago my brothers friend had a beaver dam blocking a small river going through his land and it was flooding his fields. He contacted the Sheriff and they had some guys from the fire dept and state road crew bring along TNT-that took care of the dam, and the beavers never returned.
 


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