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 Beaver Trapping

Beavers were reintroduced to Connecticut in the mid-20th century. Beaver activity is becoming a problem across Connecticut and contributes to flooding in Bethel. Most of the beaver dams around Bethel are located on private property. Connecticut's Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) regulates beavers in this state. December 1 through March 31 is the beaver trapping season when a permit is not required, so we encourage property owners to take action during that time. If you have beavers on your land, please see the information at the following link to find out how a volunteer or for-hire beaver trapper might be able to help you:

https://portal.ct.gov/deep/wildlife/nuisance-wildlife/problems-with-beavers