This beaver trapping technique has been around for a long time, and for good reason. There are few more effective ways to attract beavers toward a trap than by finding one of their telltale slides, creating a scent mound at the base of it, and topping it with a rival beaver's castor. | MeatEater

The castor mound set made with a body grip trap is simple, effective, and can be made relatively quickly. It functions by attracting the beaver to an imitation castor mound and directing the movement of the beaver through the body griping trap. It’s important to block off sides and make sure the beaver can’t go around the edges. This set works best in the spring but is still effective any time of the year the water remains open. #beaver #trapping #furbearermanagement #wildlife #science #educatio