Things You'll Need
- Twigs
- Poplar oil or castor
- Beaver trap
Instructions
Gather some twigs and small branches of trees in the area that the beavers prey upon. Poplar is a common tree that beavers feed on. Use 6 to 8 inch twigs that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter.
Place 5 to 10 drops of poplar oil on the sticks. Reapply the oil every 3 or 4 days. Keep reapplying the oil until you get some beaver activity. An alternative to poplar oil is beaver castor. This is a territorial beaver scent. Castor works best in winter and spring, but can be used year round
Place a beaver trap nearby but don't use it quite yet. They have to get used to it. After a few days, place some twigs with poplar oil or castor inside the trap. Check the trap daily.