Hunting Washington Forum

Other Activities => Trapping => Topic started by: huntingfool7 on January 23, 2016, 11:31:03 AM

Title: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 23, 2016, 11:31:03 AM: I have property (Roy/Eatonville area) where I can already foresee a future need for beaver control. Would like to do a ride along with an experienced beaver trapper. I want to get an idea of what all is involved with equipment and trap sets. Willing to help flesh and stretch some hides and if interested, we can talk access.

I am NOT looking for a trapline, I am interested in the ability to control my own issue.

Best regards.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2Fiz7sx5.jpg&hash=5e3a108b59de21fa7bed6c7648b1b80b2654f401)
Title: Re: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: redi on January 28, 2016, 11:52:59 PM: huntingfool7 came down today and we checked 3 beaver traps I have on a small creek. The first trap had a 20 pounder, the second trap had a 50 pounder and the last had a 35 pounder. We had great weather and he saw a variety of places to set beaver traps. The last trap we checked was for bobcats and it had a possum in it. I enjoyed visiting and sharing the excitement of the sport
Title: Re: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: Blsum on January 29, 2016, 06:39:56 AM: Right on. Wish I could do something like that. I've got beaver traps set but I'm setting blind. Well with the help of youtube.
Title: Re: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: huntingfool7 on January 29, 2016, 06:41:02 AM: Thank you! Great morning out on the line, met another great sportsman from H-W and learned some really good stuff. I think I have a plan and some traps in my future!
Title: Re: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: Kit Carson on January 29, 2016, 07:24:13 AM: That's great! :tup: Being able to learn in person, as opposed to reading or watching videos, really helps! Always nice to have a mentor
Title: Re: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: bear hunter on January 29, 2016, 07:35:11 PM: :tup:
Title: Re: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: redi on January 30, 2016, 12:40:17 AM: Blysum you are welcome to tag along sometime. I can't gaurantee success but will check some good spots that have produced
Title: Re: Beaver trapping ride along?
Post by: Blsum on January 30, 2016, 04:28:38 PM: Quote from: redi on January 30, 2016, 12:40:17 AM
Blysum you are welcome to tag along sometime. I can't gaurantee success but will check some good spots that have produced

PM sent