Beaver defense thread

[nntw]

Our cottage has a real issue with beavers- one just about took out our hydro lines when it felled a tree that landed on the wires. Last year about 17 of the rodents were 'harvested' in the area.

So in the best 'beaver defense' thread tradition... What do I drop 'em with? Thinking .22 hi velocity.

It is my understanding that I can do this because they're being destructive on my property but if someone can confirm, thanks. We're in the 'city of kawartha lakes'

 

[BC Bigbore]

Beaver defense...um...I'd better pass on this one




Wanna borrow my Winchester 1894M .22Mag?

 

[nntw]

Other than poor hygiene, what else works?

 

[burnsy56]

.22 around water? NEVER
12 Ga BB

 

[kamlooky]

Bring up the Tacki feller, he's suppose to be good with beavers.
Wait, maybe it was puzzy....

 

[nntw]

.22 around water? NEVER
12 Ga BB

They've felled stuff on our lot then dragged it across the road, anther property and into the river.

So it is probably a long shot I' d catch them in the act and be able to do something about it.

 

[blacksheep]

22 mag is awesome for shooting beavers.

 

[Dorian Gray]

22 mag is awesome for shooting beavers.

 

[horseshoe]

Beaver defence thread

 

[c-fbmi]

22 mag is awesome for shooting beavers.

X3.........22 Mag in the bean

 

[a j cave]

#4 buck shot or any 22CF, 17 hmr might work too.

 

[350tracker]

We have problems with beavers as well and found buck shot works very well although I would like to use my 44 mag on the next adventure...

 

[aprilfoolsme]

vz 58 with the 10 round clip dump it all on target hope for the best

 

[HOSSONE]

.270 minimum.......have you seen the teeth on those?

I'm sure a .22, .22 mag or 17HMR would be fine. i would choose the .17hmr.

 

[nntw]

I figure I'll most likely deal with it with a .22 RF if it comes to that. It's funny, after much deliberation with myself am selling my mini-14 because it's an unfired safe queen... and this is an example of where it would probably be an excellent tool for the job.

 

[nntw]

.270 minimum.......have you seen the teeth on those?

yup, look ferocious! ; )

 

[Home3]

A 416 CAT Backhoe Loader and half a day work.

 

[Wham-O]

I've taken a few at our cottage (Parry Sound Area)
I use a 17HMR or .223
They normally come out just at dusk.
Good Luck!

 

[Boomer]

If they have a dam nearby blast it. Place a 50 pound charge of of dynamite or an emulsion based explosive at 5' intervals at the center on the deep water side of the dam, and allow the charges to sink to the bottom. Initiate with detonating cord attached to a booster in each charge, and the force of the water will do the rest. Any beavers that survive the blast can be taken with a .22 centerfire when they come to repair the dam. Proceed carefully if there are properties down stream that might be damaged by the increased flow of water.

 

[BC Bigbore]

.22 around water? NEVER

You've never gone on a spring beaver hunt I'm guessing.