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If you are looking for an effective trap, capable of captureing beavers alive,
then this is the trap for you. The Hancock trap is a highly successful trap
in capturing beavers. It has many years of field uses to prove its over all
effectiveness. It has been used by wildlife researchers, biologists, animal
damage controllers, nuisance wildlife control operators and fur trappers.
Some states like Massachusetts now require traps like the Hancock be used to
capture beaver.
The Hancock trap is known as a suitcase trap because the beaver is caught in
the trap the same way a suitcase closes. The beaver is caught by the trap, by
the trap enveloping the beaver inside the steel cage enclosure.
Information on modifying the Bailey Beaver
Cage Trap
The Advantages of the Hancock Beaver Trap.
1. Relatively easy to set given the strength of the springs.
2. Very low misfire rate means more captures and less empty traps.
3. Can be used to catch otters.
4. Durable. The Hancock trap will last for many years.
5. In the winter time, the trap's scooping action lifts the beaver out
of the cold water ensuring better animal welfare.
6. Versatility. Can be set with bait or without bait.
The Disadvantages of the Hancock Beaver Trap. 
1. Weight. It is very heavy at 33 lbs.
2. Size. Approximately 28"x36"x4". Not very easy to carry
into wooded areas.
3. Cost. You can buy a dozen 330 conibears or dozens of live capture
snares for the price of one Hancock Trap. We strongly suggest you chain the
trap down to a tree to help reduce the risk of it being stolen.
4. Beaver may break their teeth on the trap trying to escape. (Studies
have shown that otter do). This isn't a big deal if you plan to kill the beaver.
But it is significant problem if you hope to relocate them (provided it is legal
in your state).
5. Open Water restrictions: This trap can only work in non-frozen water.
6. Safety. Manufacturer advises that everyone working with this trap
wear a helmet. For if the trap prematurely fires, and hits someone in the head
like you the trapper, you could be knocked unconscious or worse. Note the trapper
setting the trap is required to place an arm inside the trap jaws.The trap in
the background is a Bailey trap. (photo by Stephen
Vantassel)
Can be shipped via UPS ground ONLY. No P.O. Boxes
If you would like to order this trap Click
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Parts
Replacement
Chain Link
Replacement
Springs
Off-Line Ordering Information
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We understand how some of our customers have concerns with on-line credit card
purchases prefer to pay with money orders etc. For those of you who wish not
to use on-line ordering please follow the instructions below.
To determine the total cost of the purchase please follow these steps.
1. Click the purchase online link of the product you wish to purchase. (Don't
worry you will cancel before the transaction is complete).
2. You will be taken to the Miva Secure Server. Put the number of the items
you want in the Quantity form. Then Click Add to Basket. The page will reappear.
Then click in the upper right hand corner "Checkout"
3. You will be asked if you want to create an account. Simply click "Place
Order Without Account". Then type in whatever you want for your name, street
address, phone number and e-mail. Just be sure that with your fake e-mail you
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or not. But it does recognize if it isn't set up properly.
4. Type in the correct City and State and Zip Code. This information is used
by the computer to determine shipping costs.
5. Click "Continue". When you submit the information, (most of which
is fake) you will be forwarded to a page that gives you options for shipping.
In the shipping section, click the arrow. A form will come up that will list
the prices of the various ways you can have the product shipped to you.
6. Click "Continue" and you will be forwarded to a page that will
total the cost of the product and shipping. At this point, simply leave the
site or turn off your browser. Note you have not put in your credit card number
or even your full address. You can now send a money order to our address below.
Or if you wanted to fax or call in your order, you will know what the total
cost of the item(s) will be.
Disclaimer: WDC seeks to provide accurate, effective and responsible information
on resolving human/wildlife conflicts. We welcome suggestions, criticisms to
help us achieve this goal. The information provided is for informational purposes
only and users of the information use it at their own risk. The reader must
consult state/federal officials to determine the legality of any technique in
the reader's locale. Some techniques are dangerous to the user and to others.
WDC encourages readers to obtain appropriate training (see our informational
literature at our Store ), and understand that proper animal damage
control involves patience, understanding that not every technique/method works
for every situation or even 100% of the time. Your use of this information is
governed by this understanding.
We welcome potential users of the information
and photos to simply ask for permission via e-mail. Finally, WDC welcomes
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