Can beavers be caught and released?
We are not allowed to translocate or release captured beaver in another area. The law requires consent of a property owner, and the site must be remote. The sad truth is that the majority of translocated animals are unable to survive in their new environments, undermining the purpose of translocation.
How many beavers could there be?
Beaver colonies typically consist of 4-10 related individuals. There is typically only one colony present on an individual’s property due to their territorial nature.
What if they aren’t all caught in the 10 day trapping period?
In the rare event some members of a colony remain at the end of the trapping period, extensions can be purchased for a nominal fee.
What types of beaver capture devices do you use?
Large cage traps, rotating-frame body grip traps and cable restraints are all options, depending on site specific conditions, local ordinances and appropriateness of their use in a particular area.
How are capture devices used?
These devices are most typically placed in the water and baited or lured to attract the beaver to the trap set location. Care is taken to avoid capture of non-target wildlife.
Can I prevent new beavers from recolonizing my property again?
Habitat modification is not generally feasible as a prevention method. Wetland components that were attractive to the last colony will remain, as will inaccessible subterranean burrow systems.
When is the risk of recolonization highest?
Recolonization is most likely to occur during dispersals and the building of food caches, typically in the spring and fall. A site may remain vacant for many years, or it may be recolonized during the next dispersal period. Site specific conditions raise or lower the likelihood of this event, but generally speaking the potential always exists.
Can I remove a dam?
A beaver colony must be removed before a dam is cleared, or it will be rebuilt immediately. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources states that in some instances lakeshore has been developed based on the water levels controlled by an established dam. In those situations a DNR Area Hydrologist should be consulted before any changes are made.
Why do they slap their tails?
Beaver slap their tails to alert their colony to danger, frighten an encroaching beaver, or to startle an enemy into revealing its location.
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