··Bailey Beaver Trap
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 TOMAHAWK BAILEY BEAVER TRAPThe suitcase-like frame of the Tomahawk Bailey Beaver Live Trap, Model 801, measures 39 inches long by 21 inches wide. The mesh frame is constructed of chain link fencing, while the base bar and cross bar are constructed of aluminum. Model 801 fastens securely around the beaver as it swims over the trap and trips the T-bar. The beaver is trapped safely and securely inside the trap. Half of the beavers body remains in the water, while half of the beavers body stays out of the water to allow for easy and adequate breathing. BEAVER TRAPPING TIPS Site selection is important for effective beaver trapping. Select small channels, and make sure the beaver frequent the shore for feeding. The water should be at least 10 to 12 inches deep. Tomahawk’s Bailey Beaver trap is shaped and operates like a large suitcase. It must be set in an open position, entirely under water with the trip pan 8 inches below the waters surface. Some shoveling may be required to properly position the trap for optimal trapping conditions. The trigger should also be adjusted to about 4 inches under the water. This will ensure that muskrats swimming over it will not spring the trap. Remember, it is very important that you do not disturb the surroundings more than absolutely necessary when setting the Tomahawk Bailey Beaver Trap. Freshly cut weeping willow branches, or poplar under 1¼ inches in diameter can be used as bait, and placed on the shoreline where the beaver visit. If there is a chance that the beaver will not pass over the center of the trap while moving towards the bait, long sticks or small logs should be placed in the mud, out from the shore to the trap at an angle to form an open V on the lake side. The opening generated by the logs should be about 14 to 16 inches wide over the center of the trap. The open V forces the beaver to swim over the trip pan of the trap and through the opening to reach the weeping willow bait on the shore at the rear of the trap. As the beaver swims over the trap, its body hits the trip pan and springs the trap. Before leaving the set trap, splash water over everything that was handled, including the area that was walked over. Wait until the water clears and look the trap over very carefully. Make sure that none of the mesh strands are over the end of the trigger arms at the hinges, and the safety hooks are released. Once sprung, the trap is positioned about one-half of the way out of the water, capturing the beaver unharmed and able to breathe. It is always a good idea to check your trap on a daily basis because prolonged exposure may cause death to the trapped beaver. To remove the beaver from the trap, simply unhook the inside arm of the large springs and allow them to rest against the opposite side, thus freeing the tension from the jaws. Tip the trap down toward the corner in which the beaver is facing. Open the safety catches and reach in, taking a hold of the beavers tail, and allowing the trap to fall open. Lift the beaver out and place it in a carrier. The trap can be reset immediately if desired, and ready to trap another beaver. |
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