Commission discusses licensed removal and pay increase to control beaver population
Commissioners discussed options to eradicate beavers in county waterways, noting state licensing requirements for trappers and the need to increase per‑animal pay; the item was added to the regular meeting agenda.
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Commissioners discussed the county’s need to address the beaver (castor) population. County Manager James Shubert and Public Works Director Larry Thrift noted that trappers must be licensed and that the county may need to increase the per‑animal payment to secure contractor assistance. The discussion focused on regulatory requirements and budget implications for wildlife control.
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