The Great Beaver Drop Of 1948

SIZE
Length: 3-4 Feet including tail
​Weight: 22-100 Pounds
HABITAT & RANGE
​Beavers live in ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams throughout the continental United States, except in the desert areas of the Southwest.
LIFESPAN
Wild Lifespan: 10-12 years
DIET​
herbivores and lignivores; they feed on the bark of trees and cambium - the inner layer, which is under the bark. The favorite trees include willows, aspen trees, alders, maples, and birches. Along with these, beavers feed upon aquatic plants meanwhile not missing roots and buds.
PROS:

​Beavers are incredible for the environment...
  • Beavers create and maintain wetlands, providing critical habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, including threatened and endangered species.
  • Beaver provided wetlands help regulate water flow and reduce flooding, absorbing and slowly releasing water.
  • Beavers improve water quality by trapping sediment and filtering pollutants from the water.​
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Fun Fact: Beavers have built in swim goggles! They are equipped with clear eyelids to help them see while they are swimming. They also have flaps in their noses and ears that close to keep the water out when swimming.
CONS:

​They are also horrendously destructive little buggars
  •  Beavers cause property damage by flooding roads, agricultural land, and human infrastructure, such as dams and culverts.
  • Beavers can also cause damage to trees by cutting them down for food and dam-building, which can negatively impact commercial and recreational forestry activities.
  • Beavers can alter the flow of water in ways that are not always beneficial to other species or to the human management of the habitat.

How Are North American Beavers Being Managed?

TRAPPING
The trapping of "Furbearers" in Idaho is managed by Idaho Fish and Game.  Here's what they have to say:
"Fish and Game wants to make sure people always have the chance to trap furbearers. There are many rules that people must follow when trapping. These laws protect people and animals. People who want to trap must take a trapper education class and buy a trapping license."

​Why do people trap?

"Some people trap because they like getting outside. Trapping is one way to enjoy beautiful winter weather and wildlife. It is also a way to provide their families with extra money. Many times trapping is used when there are too many animals in an area. Too many animals in an area may spread diseases or damage habitats. Sometimes animals are trapped alive and moved to areas where their numbers are low. Trapping furbearers is one way to manage animals. And the money from hunting and trapping licenses goes to conservation programs." 
-Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Express 2019

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The History Of Trapping

-Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Express 2019

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