Carl and Caleb trap beavers because of damage to a Landowners property. Come along to learn a few tactics on how to trap Flat Tails. We hope you enjoy.
Love to see guys out trapping, but in Iowa it is illegal to disturb a beaver dam without permission from a conservation officer. The dam break set in Iowa is illegal
Good point. I partially agree. Breaking a dam could be considered disturbing. I didn't explain it like what I actually did. The flow overs were clogged with floating bark. I did clean out all the float in that one spot to reveal the crossover. You'll notice all the float accumulation in the last catch segment. In the night segment, I actually repaired a misplaced boot step. I don't want beaver repair, that means beavers pack mud on your traps. I set natural dam/cross overs. In the video I explained it poorly... FWIW, it's not like I'm taking a Backhoe to it.
Great way to explain my friend! I had a great time beaver trapping this season! I'm always learning every day out there! I'm glad I found your channel and can't wait to watch more! Good luck with everything my new friend!!
Good for you. Glad you liked it. If you are anywhere near Iowa, there are way more trapping places than trappers. Nice to be welcomed by farmers and ranchers. Nice to learn a forgotten niche of outdoorsmanship.
The Coyote we saw on the dam made up our mind to hunt the next afternoon. Caleb shotgunned one coming to call. It looked just like the dam Coyote (no pun intended).
Great stuff and good info
Love to see guys out trapping, but in Iowa it is illegal to disturb a beaver dam without permission from a conservation officer. The dam break set in Iowa is illegal
Good point. I partially agree. Breaking a dam could be considered disturbing. I didn't explain it like what I actually did. The flow overs were clogged with floating bark. I did clean out all the float in that one spot to reveal the crossover. You'll notice all the float accumulation in the last catch segment. In the night segment, I actually repaired a misplaced boot step. I don't want beaver repair, that means beavers pack mud on your traps. I set natural dam/cross overs. In the video I explained it poorly... FWIW, it's not like I'm taking a Backhoe to it.
Great way to explain my friend! I had a great time beaver trapping this season! I'm always learning every day out there! I'm glad I found your channel and can't wait to watch more! Good luck with everything my new friend!!
Good for you. Glad you liked it. If you are anywhere near Iowa, there are way more trapping places than trappers. Nice to be welcomed by farmers and ranchers. Nice to learn a forgotten niche of outdoorsmanship.
Im guessing you're on the west coast of iowa? Somewhere in the middle??
I'm thinking the next video should be of some "bold" coyotes. Test their skill a little bit.
The Coyote we saw on the dam made up our mind to hunt the next afternoon. Caleb shotgunned one coming to call. It looked just like the dam Coyote (no pun intended).
Very good educatioal video thanks
Absolutely. Hopefully, you learned a few tactics.