I have worked for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for ten years. I began beaver translocations via Habitat Council funding in 2012, and has moved a total of 147 beavers. This project has fomented riparian ecosystems at release sites, and has improved relationships with private landowners by alleviating nuisance issues. I have worked with other sections within the agency, federal agencies, political entities, and other constituents to make this project possible. We have started utilizing VHF transmitters on trapped beavers, and hope to gain information pertinent to creating the most optimal conditions for translocation success.
