Saturday mornings check we had some ice. Extremely thin layer over most of our set. Thinking that if they were not caught semi early in the evening good chance we wouldn't get them on castor mounds. Sundays morning check was thick layer of slush and of course very cold. When we woke up, I figured if we caught a couple we would be lucky and we both figured they would be in 330's in runs or bank dens. How ever we caught them all on foot hold downers with caster.That was a nice haul. Did you guys get iced in the last two nights?
It’s amazing that with two weeks left in the season, there was still big beaver numbers to be had.
Welcome buddy!!! Guys this is Ryan also known as Countrycletus.Hey all!!! Finally joined this site. Can’t wait for Beaverpalooza 2024!!!
BigBrownie- how far from Brookville are you?
NorthernPotterCo- how far from Shinglehouse are you? I grew up there…. A lot of family in Coudy…
Exactly one hour to get to the I 80 exit.Hey all!!! Finally joined this site. Can’t wait for Beaverpalooza 2024!!!
BigBrownie- how far from Brookville are you?
NorthernPotterCo- how far from Shinglehouse are you? I grew up there…. A lot of family in Coudy…
Around here, beaver are trapped extremely hard. A friend of mine that sells trapping supplies in the area always sells out of beaver gear. He tells me he gets a ton of calls and sales for beaver traps and lure. I never saw anyone trapping canines or coons, but bumped into three other guys trapping beaver. And I saw sign of other guys trapping also. Butler County has a high population of people and a low population of beaver. And much of the county is 2D, that limits you to 2 Conibears and 8 leg grip traps. Better get good at snaring, or you’re only getting 10 sets out. That’s why I’ve been trapping in 1A…to get away from the 20 beaver limit and trap restrictions.It sorta doesn't surprise me Bigbrownie. I sorta agree with you, but sorta think there is alot of Beaver in some areas.
Pa. is big state with not a lot of interest in Beaver. Plus, most folks don't want to work that hard. You know that. It's hard work trapping and harder work trapping Beaver.
I'll add that LB12 & Ryan were running alot of traps. An effort most guys don't want to do. Not to mention the hours and hours skun', flesh'n & boarding after all day walking through weeds and brush and wading in water.
We were about 25 +/- miles from Shinglehouse.Hey all!!! Finally joined this site. Can’t wait for Beaverpalooza 2024!!!
BigBrownie- how far from Brookville are you?
NorthernPotterCo- how far from Shinglehouse are you? I grew up there…. A lot of family in Coudy…
