Why We Use Beaver as Bait. | Scotchman Peaks Wilderness
This was originally posted as a response to a blog comment that expressed concern over our use of trapped beaver as bait for our camera stations. The comment also questioned the need for the project and our decision to study wolverines. We hope that this response will adequately address these issues and provide a greater insight on why we do what we do.***********
We understand and appreciate the frustration with our use of beaver as the preferred bait species for the rare forest carnivore study. They have been historically overharvested for their pelts and castor, and there have been many struggles in rebuilding a stable beaver population in our region. As wilderness advocates, we [...]
Interesting points on hunting/trapping, conservation, and roadkill reclamation (plus, wolverines are cool; there was one at the bottom of RCR a couple months ago, trundlin' around just off the road in the middle of the night, big fella - or gal I s'pose, not gonna try to find out :D - and gorgeous). While you're there, check out the rest of the FSPW site and consider donating if it seems like a worthwhile cause and if you've got a little somethin' to give.
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