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Old 08-21-2006 | 10:08 AM
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I wonder if there is anyone who went out for huntingbeaver?
What speacial gear would i need?
What are the special things i should take care about?



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Old 08-21-2006 | 10:32 AM
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I would think you would need something close to a Bowfishing setup... Otherwise I'm sure the beaver would sink and be gone... Might not be that easy considering the effective range on a bowfishing rig, can't be much... Sounds like a pretty good time if you got everything setup right though...
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Old 08-21-2006 | 10:43 AM
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Other than waiting to make sure the animal was on land away from the water to make the shot, hvyhitter19's pretty much right unless you intend on going for a swim.
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Old 08-21-2006 | 10:49 AM
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Make sure it is legal to hunt them.
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Old 08-21-2006 | 10:50 AM
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I just use a big, long spear. Sometimes use it to bait them in.[:-]
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Old 08-21-2006 | 10:53 AM
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I'm also interested in hunting / harvesting a beaver. He is currently ruining the trees around one of my favorite ponds. Are the nocturnal or when would be the best time to watch for him?

What do you do with one once you've harvested him?
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Old 08-21-2006 | 10:59 AM
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Get em mounted... Looks good as a Lamp w/ a stump...
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Old 08-21-2006 | 11:13 AM
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I beleive in most states its illegal to hunt them but you are able to trap them, check with your local dnr office to find out whats legal and whats not.
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Old 08-21-2006 | 11:59 AM
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Too many jokes... must.. not.. post....
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Old 08-21-2006 | 01:26 PM
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I have trapped a many beaver but never thought about hunting them. Bet you would have a ride on your hands with a bow fishing rig if a clean kill were not made. Had one get tangled up in a trout line once and he had taken it all over the place weights and all.
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