Author Topic: castor mound sets (Read 5899 times)

Drifter1 · « **on:** November 17, 2004, 04:41:41 PM »

Here are a couple of photos of castor mound sets using 330s---quick to set and a super efficient set.
The bottom pic is of a beaver that has taken up residence in a culvert.
So far this culvert has produced a pair of adults and today a large 2 year old.
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2004, 02:55:56 AM »

Here are a couple examples of how I make my castor mounds with 330s.
I am having troubles with site moderation,so this evening after my trapping duties are done,I will work on this series of photos and the catch series.
Tom

Dave Lyons · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2004, 04:46:36 PM »

Well I am from the school of Tom Olson on beaver trapping. Tom you taught me everything I know on beaver trapping.

I am a canine trapper at heart and soul, so when Tom was telling me to just fence them in I thought NO WAY IN HECK is this going to work.

Well two weeks ago I got a call (ADC) to remove beaver from a place. So not being a beaver trapper I asked Tom and it was also a good thing I was in charge of the demo list at FTA last year and had on site teaching also from Tom.

Well this (ADC) job didn't need to know previous to this job I was at 3 beaver total in my life. So to the job I go traps in hand and canoe on the truck. I did everything the way Tom showed me and explained to me on here and BAM!!!! I am now a beaver Trapper.

Tom Thanks so much. I will know be able to buy a life supply of MM1 and MM2 because of your help. All beaver gone in 5 days (3 Checks)

Thanks again Tom.

Dave Lyons

Bogmaster · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2004, 03:55:46 PM »

Husker,here is pic #2.
Tom

H_U_S_K_E_R · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2004, 04:11:29 PM »

Thanks a million!

Bogmaster · « **Reply #5 on:** December 11, 2004, 03:01:42 PM »

Tim,here you go.
Tom

Tim Wilcox · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2004, 03:04:52 PM »

Thanks Tom, pictures are sure a great deal of help !! Thanks Again.

Tim Wilcox · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2004, 03:06:26 PM »

wow, didn't realize it was my first post either.

fishdaddy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2004, 02:19:38 PM »

ohio requires that any body grippers over 7 inches be completly submerged under water .how would you use castor mounds with the trap under water?
thx.
fish.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2004, 02:59:39 PM »

Fish,a couple days later these sets were under water--still works fine.Just make sure you block sides well.When I trapped in Missouri,they required total submersion--no problem,this set still works.
Tom

wormbobskey · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2004, 01:17:14 PM »

Have you ever used snares at these castor mound sets? I was going to mention what fishdaddy already mentioned about large body grip traps had to be under water. The fur buyer here in athens county said he has used dive sticks on castor mounds with good success, but I have better luck getting beaver to go through a snare than a 330. Worm

Bogmaster · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2004, 01:57:20 PM »

Worm,this set using 330s has been so productive for me,I dont use snares.
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2005, 11:17:09 AM »

back to the top of the heap.
Tom

wormbobskey · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2005, 12:59:25 PM »

Hey Tom, I tried the castor mound with snares and was able to connect on 2. One was about a 2 year old and the other was a kit after I had trapped most of the beaver out of the area (it was a nuisance job). Still wish I could use those 330's like you showed in the picture. Thanks, Worm.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2005, 05:33:41 PM »

Worm,the set is just as effective totally submerged.It just takes a bit more work.
Tom

RdFx · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2005, 05:24:45 AM »

For a point just because this set is called a castor mound set , you dont have to have a mound of mud or leaves to put castor scent on. A big mud mound to put scent on is good eye appeal and attracts beaver to them if in a big open area ... Ive just put out castor scent on a stick behind trap and it works just fine... someplaces you cant make a scent mount and i found out the castor stick works just as good without mound...... now if your in a big open stretch of water that is shallow you can make a big mound one to two feet higher and water and set it up with footholds or conibear and it will draw otherwise uninteresed bvr ESPECIALLY if scented up with castor.... Good luck to all you new bvr trappers. Tom did you set any underice bvr traps this year? My line is abit easier as ive got a foot of snow to cover sets with now, but its melting fast lol....:>)

Bogmaster · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2005, 06:48:15 AM »

Lee,I will wait till ice out to continue beaver feaver.I travel to get to my beaver areas ,and it just makes a lot more sense to take a bunch in the spring,than piece meal under the ice.
Tom

quigleysharps4570 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2005, 07:15:37 AM »

Brings back old memories. That set will nail them for sure.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2005, 01:51:26 PM »

KT--here you go.
Tom

SILVER FOX · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2005, 02:04:11 PM »

bOG, i CAN'T SEE YOUR PICS, :cry:

Bogmaster · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2005, 04:01:52 PM »

S. Fox,they are at the beginning of the post---3 of them.
don't know why they wont show up for you.
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2005, 12:08:50 PM »

T-Bar,here is the way I go.
Tom

T-Bar · « **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2005, 01:41:00 PM »

Tom,

The pics are great!! You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of sets made in shelf ice like I was asking about on the other forum at all would you?

Here's what happened the 2nd night after we set our first 330!!

Not a real big beaver, but it was a big confidence booster!!

Thanks for all your advice, and I'm sure I'll be asking alot more questions in the near future, just can't get enough of those flat-tails!! :grin:

Bogmaster · « **Reply #23 on:** March 04, 2005, 12:24:41 PM »

Don,here you go.
Tom

wwhite1973 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2005, 05:53:37 AM »

Looking at the pictures and the posts I am about ready to go out and buy some 330s. My question is, is the trigger placed on the bottom, I didn't see the triggers in the pictures.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2005, 07:51:52 AM »

All my 330 triggers are on the bottom,if you cant see them niether can the beaver.
I want an open window for the beavers as they enter the trap.I bend each trigger wire over.When you look at one of my set 330s,the trigger has the shape of a rounded m.The top of the triggers is below the rivets on each jaw.You get less refusals than when you have a trigger hanging down in their face,same with otter.Also less fur damage.
I also sell 330s.
Tom

wwhite1973 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2005, 10:04:55 AM »

Thanks for the info Tom, I appreciate it.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #27 on:** April 11, 2005, 07:14:54 PM »

Back to the top.
Tom

Bogmaster · « **Reply #28 on:** August 02, 2005, 03:02:14 PM »

Chub,here are a couple examples of castor mound sets,using 330s.
Tom

danny clifton · « **Reply #29 on:** August 03, 2005, 03:49:38 AM »

This is a good thread. Needs to come back about the middle of Feb hint hint.