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Post by jamesp on Sept 14, 2013 6:49:57 GMT -5
They came up my little 3 foot wide creek and made a tiny beaver pond that was already a pond full of aquatic plants. The nest was well hidden. I saw a slide or 2 and thought it was snapping turtles till the side of a dozen sweet gum trees were missing. I was forced to trap them.    |
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Post by grayfingers on Sept 14, 2013 7:38:19 GMT -5
Them beavers are amazing critters, I did some trapping as a teenager near what once was the largest beaver dam in the world. It is is 2,140 ft. (652. 2 m) long, 14 ft. (4.3 m) high, 23 ft. (7 m) thick at the base, found in Three Forks, Montana. The new record holder is in Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta, Canada and measures 850 m in length.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 7:47:21 GMT -5
I had heard about the one in Canada that can be seen from space but I did not know about this one and it is in my home state. And I lived close (Bozeman) for a few years seven years ago. I wish now that I would have gone to see it.
I didn't know that Beaver carried really big knives. No wonder they can cut down all those trees.
Great pics again James
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Post by jamesp on Sept 14, 2013 8:04:43 GMT -5
If they carry knives i better be able to run Jim. Thanks
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Post by jamesp on Sept 14, 2013 8:08:22 GMT -5
What does that mean 'to house' Bill. To a residence?
And who diverted the spring in upper left- man or beaver?
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Post by grayfingers on Sept 14, 2013 8:26:52 GMT -5
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Post by jamesp on Sept 14, 2013 13:04:16 GMT -5
Amazing. They were a full volume of information. Makes sense. They are a sophisticated creature. It is very difficult to dam up a small creek with as few leaks as they can.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 14:28:50 GMT -5
I'll come kill them sumbiches. I wonder what a small game licence costs for non-residents? Then we can have Cajun Beaver w/ Sour Cream sauceBEAVER WITH SOUR CREAM RECIPE 2 - 4 lbs. cut beaver 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup water 1 cup sour cream Oil to cover 1 onion Clean beaver and soak overnight in salted water (1 tbsp. salt to 1 quart water). Drain, cut up, and roll in 1/2 cup flour seasoned with 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. paprika. Fry in fat until browned. Then cover the beaver with sliced onion. Sprinkle the onion slices with 1/2 tsp. salt. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover the skillet tightly. Simmer for 1 hour. Add 1 cup sour cream the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Serves 2 - 4 depending on the size of the animal. |
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Post by jamesp on Sept 14, 2013 15:22:54 GMT -5
You come-on.em beavers are a waitin. don't think you need a license . they kill timber so they are on the dodo list(like hogs). do not mess w/our timber or the EPA will pollute you to death, they even hate them. I think i got a beaver pond 1/2 mile down my creek on my neighbor's(the bank's) land. I got to plug up the pipe to wash the road out. They got timber to pay taxes and fixed the logging road and i heard ATV'ers back there a few months ago and deers season is coming. My way of privatizing the surrounding 1000 acres.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 14, 2013 19:36:39 GMT -5
Dang, glad we don't have them tree-eaten boogers around these parts. I hear they make some warm coats...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2013 14:35:25 GMT -5
I am told the only thing better than a beaver coat is wolverine.
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Post by jamesp on Sept 18, 2013 17:38:02 GMT -5
The rich folks along the river move in from who knows where and order a whole crap load of $1000 trees and shrubs only to have the
beavers drop em overnite. Even in established neighborhoods it happens. Sad to see 20-30 year old established landscape get attacked by those rascals.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2013 18:02:57 GMT -5
The rich folks along the river move in from who knows where and order a whole crap load of $1000 trees and shrubs only to have the beavers drop em overnite. Even in established neighborhoods it happens. Sad to see 20-30 year old established landscape get attacked by those rascals. kill 'em. 223 otta work food. Set up a snipers hide about 100 yds away. Pick 'em off one by one until the lodge is empty! |
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Post by jamesp on Sept 19, 2013 14:54:52 GMT -5
I must say that is the easiest animal to trap w/a connibear trap. Make a leak in their dam and set it in the flow. He'll be waiting for you in the morning w/a broken neck. No pain and suffering w/that trap.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 15:14:04 GMT -5
put a connibear in your piss stream? That is the best bait ever, unless you wanna catch 20!
Do it in the winter and the cold water will preserve the meat. Dang I gotta visit you.......
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Post by jamesp on Sept 21, 2013 0:13:59 GMT -5
The door is open. I think you need to visit at the Lake George location. The reptile population is out of control. Take your pick.Chase beavers-chase snakes they are waiting for us.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 0:24:05 GMT -5
I'd rather hunt with my gun and cath reptiles. I have been there done that got the Tshirt for the reptile thing.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 0:25:46 GMT -5
I must say that is the easiest animal to trap w/a connibear trap. Make a leak in their dam and set it in the flow. He'll be waiting for you in the morning w/a broken neck. No pain and suffering w/that trap. Haha! You said "MAKE A LEAK" and I fooking read "TAKE A LEAK"! |
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Post by jamesp on Sept 21, 2013 0:39:56 GMT -5
Too funny. Just take a hoe and pull a opening and set the trap in the gap. They know they are loosing water and will waste no time in a potential dam washout.
They may not appreciate taking a leak-in their pond.
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Post by helens on Sept 21, 2013 1:10:11 GMT -5
Wow... I've seen trees like that before and I wondered what could do that.
Did you skin the beavers? Beaver coats are absolutely the softest and nicest fur I've ever seen. You could make a big scarf for your wife with 2 beaver pelts:).
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