Practical, field-tested methods for trapping and transplanting beavers. This guide presents hands-on techniques for setting traps, handling captured beavers, and moving them to new habitats. It covers water-based sets, dam considerations, and best practices to minimize disturbance to colonies. The book outlines step-by-step approaches to: selecting trapping sites and adjusting water levels; safely capturing and transporting beavers; and planning releases at suitable planting sites with attention to food supply and water availability. It blends operational detail with safety notes to help wildlife managers, biologists, and field workers work efficiently and humanely. - How to place and adjust traps in channels, canals, and water margins for quick, humane catches - Safe handling, restraint, and transfer of beavers to holding pens and crates - Transportation options for short and long distances, including crates, sacks, and shipping methods - criteria for choosing planting sites, managing food supply, and ensuring ongoing habitat suitability Ideal for readers of wildlife management, conservation bulletins, and field-handbook reference alike, this edition provides a clear, practical reference for beaver relocation and watershed planning.