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Participate in open discussions on the ethics and responsibilities associated with trapping. 10. Be prepared to discuss your ethical obligations and responsibilities as a trapper during class. 11. Pick one of the scenarios at the end of Chapter 3. Describe what you could say or do if you were there. Chapter 3 - Responsible Trapping Wisconsin Trapper Education Manual 22
Wisconsin’s Furbearer Resource Wisconsin is blessed with a rich and diverse furbearer resource. Because of Wisconsin’s geographic position, the state has furbearers that represent both northern and southern climates, and prairies, agriculture and forests. The Following Furbearers can be Found and Legally Trapped in Wisconsin. Beaver Castor canadensis; Order: Rodentia; Family: Castoridae Description: The beaver is the largest native rodent found in North America, with adults commonly weighing 40-50 lbs, but sometimes reaching 80+ lbs. They have sharp teeth, capable of cutting down large trees, and are capable of altering their habitat by building dams and lodges. The second claw on each hind foot is split lengthwise and is used like a comb for grooming and to coat the fur with oil from its large oil glands. The fur varies from pale brown to almost black, is very dense and, when groomed with oil, water will not soak through for several hours. Both sexes have large castor glands beneath the skin on the lower belly. The beaver is highly adapted for aquatic life. The tail is very large, scaled, and horizontally flattened, resembling a paddle; the tail can be used as a rudder or slapped loudly on the water to sound an alarm. Beaver swim by propelling themselves with their hind feet and with their front feet folded back against their body, and with only their head exposed above the surface of the water. The nostrils and ears of the beaver are constructed with valves to keep water out when submerging underwater. Biology: Beaver usually live as a family group. The colony usually consists of the adult pair, their young of the year (kits), and the young of the previous year (yearlings). Breeding occurs in the den in late January or February, and averages of five kits are born in May or June after a gestation period of 110 days. Chapter 4 - Wisconsin’s Furbearer Resource Chapter 4 Wisconsin’s Furbearer Resource Beaver. FWS Front Rear Beaver tracks. Front 2” width by 2” length Rear 4” width by 6” length Wisconsin Trapper Education Manual 23
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