Beaver Damning Pond: Permits and Deterrence

Beaver damming a pond—live trapping is difficult/illegal in most states. Lethal trapping requires a permit from state wildlife agency.

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Permit & trap: Contact state DNR for nuisance beaver permit. Use Conibear 330 or similar (lethal).
Flow device: "Beaver deceiver" pipe through dam maintains water level without removing beaver.
Deterrent: Author's electronic deterrent (Walnut Creek Enterprises) may discourage new activity.

Don't destroy dam without permit—beavers rebuild fast. Don't use poison (illegal, non-target risk).

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