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Offline gsu51

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« on: July 05, 2003, 04:22:00 PM »
Hello everyone I have just recently decided to begin to trap some beaver. My girlfriend has a farm and the beaver have the river backed up and have become a problem. Also my boss's back yard is slowly becomeing a swamp from the damned creeks. I have always been an avid outdoors man and hunter and the lure of trapping has always captured my imagination. I think I was a mountain man in my past life. I was wondering if anyone had some advice on where to buy traps and what types. I am located in soutern Georgia and any advice would help. I also heard the state paid for each individual tail because of the beaver's problem causing. Is there any truth in this.
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2003, 05:23:29 PM »
I would suggest you contact the Georgia Trappers association  and get a mentor (trapper) to guide you along the right lines for equipment and proper way to trap bvr.  As far as the tail bounty  the Georgia Trappers association would have info on that.
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2003, 06:45:50 AM »
Welcome Georgia!  :D  I suppose I'm gonna have to agree with the OLD RdFx again this time...boy do I hate it when this happens!  :cry:   There are a couple of other guys that lurk in the shadows of this forum who will be able to help you also.  Newt, if he ever comes up for air,can help you on the snaring side of things which may be a good deal for you cost wise at least.  Then there’s this fellow whats always got wet feet and he's suppose to be some kinda "master" of the wet and muddy areas of the earth; I call him Boggy. :)   It's been rumored that he has a business from which discriminating trappers (this leaves me out) can purchase all sorts of stuff.  Anyhow his ads have a picture of a muskrat with a big flat tail and he probably will give you some good ideas and advice.  Remember RdFx; it’s hard to beat a GOOD mentor down the street. :D
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2003, 01:42:39 PM »
welcome aboard 51,glad you could join us.You are seeking information on one of the most interesting animals on the face of this earth.
 I must warn you,if you decide to tackle the beaver situation--it is addicting.Once you have a few of these portly giants under your belt,you will look at all flea ridden coon and canines with a bit of disdain.
 As you get farther into the beaver situation,we will discuss favorite sets and tactics.If you have specific questions--fire away.Tom
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If you need trapping supplies---call ,E-mail , or PM me . Home of Tom Olson's Mound Master Beaver Lures  ,Blackies Blend--lures and baits.Snare supplies,Dye ,dip,wax,Large assortment of gloves and Choppers-at very good prices.Hardware,snares,cable restraints and more!Give me a call(651) 436-2539
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2003, 05:23:17 PM »
That is right 51, old Bogmaster is most certainly one who can help you.
The biggest beaver I have ever seen dead was one that he caught. The only one that was bigger was in a place where I could not trap as it was 80 miles from home.
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2003, 04:45:12 AM »
There ya go, puttin down canids; naughty naughty :shock: .  51, Boggy's right, beaver are good critters to START with :grin: Once you get the hang of things we'll get you out of the mud onto a higher plain where the Canids run :wink:
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2003, 06:29:01 AM »
yep  ol Boggy might be a little soggy bout canines but he doesnt admit he gets a kick out of catching them.  LOL :grin:
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2003, 09:27:17 AM »
I appreciate all the advice I'm going to look into the Georgia trappers association, it sounds like a good place to start.  Unless yall have any other suggestions thats were i'll be.  I'll keep everyone updated.  Thanks again.  feel free to give anymore advice.
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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2003, 12:48:45 PM »
gsu  we would be happy to answer specific questions. But   we could talk all nite and then some if we generalize.  If you havent been to a trappers rondy yet and when you do you will understand LOL.   Good luck in finding  a trapping mentor close to you.
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2003, 01:50:09 PM »
I appologize for the vagueness of my questions?  After some research I see my request for advice is to broad.  First thing I need to do is get some traps I have been doing some research and alot of sights have suggested the connibear 300.  Does everyone agree that this would be a good trap to start with.  Also I need to know what else I need to purchase to get started.  I heard something about setters and maybe some lure.  It seems you can only buy most traps in either half dozen or dozen which do you think I should start with.  As for the mentor I am working on that, right now yall will have to be my mentor because I am eager to get started.
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2003, 01:57:35 PM »
GSU--yes the 330 is the way to go--I sell all the items you need to get started--and I do sell 330s by the eaches.You can give me a call at(651)436-2539.At that time I can also answer questions. Tom
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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2003, 05:33:56 PM »
A setters  would help you set the 330s.  BE VERY CAREFULL!  This is a powerful trap (conibear).  Use saftey on springs and also a saftey on jaws that you take off as the very last thing after setting trap for bvr.  Learn bvrs habits by reading about them or setting by pond in evening and watching them.  Learn what their tracks look like ect.  Lures for bvr work and usually during summer a bvr is harder to lure than spring time when love is on their  minds and territory.  This is where a castor or castor based lure comes in.  Some bvr lures are food based and like i said during summer it is harder  to lure bvr in if you are doing damage control trapping vs fall or winter  for fur.   Some bvr can be just as smart as a yote.  If you go about this slowly and properly you will have a life time   addiction to trapping while you learn.  Ive trapped 51 years and  i still learn things every year about the various furbearers and other ways to trap them or how to put the fur up .  Tom Olson  aka Bogmaster will answer yr questions  as far as equipment.  But still take  a  course on trapping if you can as you will learn alot and alot of yr questions will be answered or new questions will pop up in yr mind.  Good Luck and happy trapping.
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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2003, 06:53:39 PM »
RDFX gave you the holy grail tip of working with 330s- use a safety clamp on the jaws. It is easy to use, and easy to remember to take off if you put a long lanyard on it which is attached to you. If you try to walk off without taking it off, you yank your set loose. You remember after you do it to one difficult set. Then it will become second nature.  OR you can snap a 330 on your arm, then you will remember also. I prefer the easy one myself.
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