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First chance to trap - beaver
« on: December 08, 2014, 07:49:36 PM »
I've been offered a chance to trap some beavers to stop them destroying a friend's stream and trees.

This will be my first trapping experience.

I am adept at building cages using wire, j-clips, etc., so would like to build the traps I'll use.

Does anyone have advice for designs, trap sizes, or sets they'd like to offer?

Thanks in advance!


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Re: First chance to trap - beaver
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2014, 08:12:53 PM »
Coffin style swim throughs with fast (underwater) spring loaded doors

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Re: First chance to trap - beaver
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2014, 08:22:20 PM »
Coffin style swim throughs with fast (underwater) spring loaded doors
Thanks! I saw those at trapper's ed, I believe. Do you have a preferred size for beaver? (H X W X L)?

I'm planning to use 1"X1" 14g wire, framing with 1/4" bar stock at the ends. Does that sound right?

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Re: First chance to trap - beaver
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2014, 08:23:50 PM »
Google and Youtube will give you everything you need.  :tup:
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Re: First chance to trap - beaver
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2014, 09:58:59 PM »
Take a look at this thread  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,120368.0.html

I have some pictures of how my traps are designed on it.
Old design. One of these days I'll show off the new design.
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