BEAVERS what have you used??

sturmruger · Nov 24, 2003

This weekend was the firearms deer opener here in WI. My group spent the morning trying to fill our tags, but after lunch we decided to head out to a pond that was becoming a problem. It had a major colony of beavers that were proving to be a real pests. Usually I wouldn't waste my time trying to shoot beavers during the day, but this clan had proven in the past they like to hang out during the day. We brought along some garden tools so we could work on the dam. We wanted to bring the water level down as much as possible, also if they weren't out when we got there the pond level going down might inspire them to come out and play. We got there, and made quick work of tearing the damn apart. After an hour or so we had three beavers come out. We made short order of the little buggers.

The question I have is what is your favorite beaver gun??

I had at my disposal quite a few guns that I could have brought. I decided finally on the Moss 500 with some buckshot. What would you have taken along and why?? We were shooting at less then 50 yards.

SKS
Ruger 10-22
Mossberg 500
Ruger Mini 14

cdbeaver · Nov 24, 2003

It's a touchy issue with me.--C. D. Beaver

sturmruger · Nov 24, 2003

oops

Sorry beav

BevrFevr · Nov 24, 2003

You aren't making any Friends here either!

Beavers need love too! -bevr

sturmruger · Nov 24, 2003

WOW

I had no idea there were so many beaver lovers on THR. The only thing I like about beavers is how fun it is to shoot them!! I am sorry if you guys have a soft spot for beavers. I think you are probably joking with me.

I can't think why anyone would want these little things to live. Especially when they are swallowing up prime hunting land with thier pond!! I only shoot beavers that are a problem.

BevrFevr · Nov 24, 2003

I had no idea there were so many beaver lovers on THR.

Oh beaver luvin is where its at but I'll let that go.

I only shoot beavers that are a problem

Yes, I have never met a beaver that didn't give me some trouble every once in a while.

On the hunting side, I hear slow cooking and BBQ sauce makes for some good eatin. no pun intended.

-bevr

David4516 · Nov 24, 2003

Funny how Oregon is "the beaver state", and yet I've never seen one here. Lived in the darn beaver state my whole life and I don't have a single beaver to show for it...

Heck, the town I live in is called "Beaverton"...

FrankGrimeyGrimes · Nov 24, 2003

"BEAVERS what have you used??"

To get some beaver? Usually liquor, candy and jewlery does the trick. . . :evil:

Pumpkinheaver · Nov 24, 2003

I've shot them with everything from a .22lr pistol up to a L1A1. My cousins mini 14 is about perfect for them.

Kaylee · Nov 24, 2003

moved to hunting.

and *ahem* there are ladies present y'all.

-K

Rupestris · Nov 24, 2003

Funny how Oregon is "the beaver state", and yet I've never seen one here.

No Wolverines here in Michigan (The Wolverine State)

But plenty of beavers.

Since I didn't see 50BMG on your list I'd suggest the Mini 14.

Smoke · Nov 24, 2003

I've only shot one beaver in my life. Only seen two. The one I shot I mistook for a piece of driftwood floating near the bank of the creek.

22lr killed him though.

Smoke

4v50 Gary · Nov 24, 2003

Trap 'em like the girl scouts in Alaska did. You stretch the pelt and you're in the fur trade business.

sm · Nov 24, 2003

BEAVERS what have you used??

Had a "little" problem in regard to beavers and beaver dams.
Causing extensive and serious damage.
Fella was licensed so...first up...
TNT
.
Then, I used model 70 in '06.
In clearing the gate for resevoir -transitioned to 45ACP( 1911) for closer work. Think the critters in-laws showed up, coming at us, not leaving...owner used AR ,and Sig 220 in 45ACP btw.

Tip: bring extra clothes when using TNT in such environs...that is some sticky , yucky, mud.

DeputyVaughn · Nov 24, 2003

At my grandfathers place in Mississippi we used dynamite. "Real messy but it sure is fun."

Scott

sturmruger · Nov 24, 2003

TNT

TNT would be like a dream come true. We could wreck those little buggers dam in no time.

Sorry for posting in the wrong section. I never even saw the hunting section before.

JohnBT · Nov 24, 2003

www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=31942&highlight=boat+chief+dave

Check out Chief Dave's old hunting boat at rimfirecentral...it's about halfway down the thread, you can't miss it...24 halogen lights and 2 belt-fed FALs.

I need to get him to build me a duck boat.

John

Mike990 · Nov 24, 2003

Under Wisconsin Law, the landowner can shoot the beavers. Someone living on the land and his family members over the age of 12 also, but not friends. You have to live on it, or own it. Also buckshot is illegal to hunt with in Wisconsin June 1 to Dec 1 and always illegal for birds. YOu cant use lead shot larger than BB to hunt anything with during that period. (This is corrected from my earlier statement. I thought it was illegal year round. It is for most all of the hunting season but not quite. This would mean you could use it for coyotes and pests etc, other than between the above dates.) Call the DNR Law Enforcement Bureau in Madison, and see if I am not right. I pulled this right out of the regs.

YOu also have to wear blaze orange while doing any type of hunting during deer season. Except waterfowel. Beavers can see blaze orange. I do not think they are color blind. As to wrecking dams, I am no expert on that, but I would dam (get the pun) sure make sure thats legal, as having friends shoot beavers, and using buckshot on them was not.

sturmruger · Nov 24, 2003

oh my

That is exactly what we need for the beaver problem we are having. The only problem would be launching a boat like that. I think we would have to haul it back into the woods with the tractor. Then we would have a few issues because the pond is a little low. It would still be sweet. I think I would leave it on the trailer and shoot from land.

Dadio · Nov 25, 2003

you want to see beaver damage come to MA. they outlawed trapping in 96 and since then beaver dams and damage have plagued the entire state. now they finally considering changing the laws about trapping them. i have them on my property and they just about flooded my driveway. if i could shoot them it would be a nice Savage .17 scoped.

cdbeaver · Nov 26, 2003

My mother would never wear a fur coat. Said she just looked like Helen Beaver.

Dr.Rob · Nov 26, 2003

I'm not sure its legal to shoot a beaver here.

You can trap them.

One of my fave hunting areas was nearly... comprimised by an eager beaver family. Managed to dam up most of a meadow where elk liked to spend the night. Thats the only time i ever cursed a beaver...

Well there was that one time I fell into a beaver pond up to my inseam.. that was a brisk walk back to the tuck in 20 degree weather.

Be careful walking in creek bottoms and flat places with snow on the ground in ares you KNOW beavers live.

Navy joe · Nov 27, 2003

I can't think why anyone would want these little things to live. Especially when they are swallowing up prime hunting land with thier pond!! I only shoot beavers that are a problem

I'd say they are making prime hunting land too, not just for deer but other species too. The extra water sources they create attract waterfowl or grazing moose depending on where you are. The land they fell grows up into second growth scrub which provides more food and better cover for deer than mature forest. They are part of the landscape. I'm all for controlling the population through trapping preferably, but have a dim view of beaver hunting.

Around my parts beaver hunting usually involves several people, a collective IQ of 79, beer, some dynamite, and lots of guns. The end result is a ruined landscape and no beavers at all. Observant third parties develop a real poor view of "hunters" in general.

sturmruger · Nov 27, 2003

Navy Joe you have obviously never been to WI. Our average IQ for two people is at least 89!!

Next time you see these beers drinking, gun-toting idiots I would recommend you get as far away as possible. Last I checked most people believe it is unwise to mix alcohol and firearms. Not to mention how stupid it is to drink and play with dynamite.

As far as the expanded hunting land we don't need any more lakes or swamp in NW WI. We have more now then we need. The beaver pond I am talking about has been swallowing up oak trees and other prime hardwoods. It has also changed the path of the deer. They can no longer cut threw the swamp like they used because it is all water now. It has messed up our hunting plans and will cease to be a problem. We are going to aggressively attack these little pests until we have eradicated them from the landscape. I will be the first to admit that I admire beavers for how they work. I am not willing to let completely take over our hunting land. :fire:

WhiteKnight · Nov 27, 2003

I know a fellow who routinely takes them out with a .177 PCP airgun.

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