I can't wait to get back out there this coming beaver dam removal season, 2023

So we just had another snow storm....It's almost time to get back out there, I can't wait. I've definitely got the itch. I will be back at it soon.
Here is a good one from last season, I can't believe I threw that stick in front of the camera! Those clouds....

[@CryogenicFire]

Looking forward to seeing your upcoming content.

[@geneplumley4136]

Thanks, Cryogenic Fire. Hopefully, they have been busy, 🦫's

[@ntepup77]

So excited!! Can't wait to watch! Be safe!!!

[@geneplumley4136]

Thanks, will do! It's been a long winter... Do any Easter crafts?

[@lisavilanova1184]

So looking forward to it🎉

[@geneplumley4136]

Thanks, Lisa. Soon....... 🦫 🛶 🌞

[@lindarokasky9568]

That will be awesome 💪🦫💪

[@geneplumley4136]

Thanks, Linda. I will bring the trail 📷 's this year.

[@lindarokasky9568]

That will be great to watch also

[@excession3076]

Hi Gene, looking forward to the new season. Though I say, get out in that snow, what are you waiting for? Plus once again we have had no snow in the part of the UK I live, so that might be a bit of a selfish request.🤣

[@geneplumley4136]

Hey, Excession! Soon! I would love to be out in the snow, but I can't remove the dams properly if they are frozen. We got quite a bit of snow this year. This was a looong winter for me. I need to get out there soon. There will still be a bit of snow and ice out here yet. 😎 This week 👍 🦫 🌞 🌊

[@JudyMenzel7]

🤗👍

[@geneplumley4136]

😡 🦫 🌊 🌊 🌊

[@mariagdaws6083]

🦘❤️❤️❤️

[@geneplumley4136]

🦫 💪 🌊 😁

[@Spencer8242]

why are you removing the beavers hard work?

[@geneplumley4136]

Hi Spencer 👋 This is actually part of a municipal drainage system. Further upstream, there are roads and farm fields that are becoming underwater. I get commissioned by the town to remove these dams and keep the water levels low. This way, the roads and fields stay above water. Normally, this is done with equipment. Some of the places I go to are hard to access, so I do it by hand. It's much more cost-effective and easier on the environment. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@Spencer8242]

@@geneplumley4136 but what about the vast amount of wildlife who benifit from the beavers dam and the ecosystem it creates, all these creatures gotta find a new home, especially the beavers. I understand you gotta do what you gotta do and you seem to be quite good at it but i’m just worried about all the wildlife in and around the dam

[@geneplumley4136]

@Spencer Madigin Thanks, The beavers were removed first. A good way to think about it is that the high water wasn't there before. I got sent there because of the rising water levels. This water runs year round, so everything that was there before is still there. I just put it back to the level it was. Moving roads, homes, and farm fields isn't really an option. I live in a rural area where this type of habitat is very abundant. I only end up in places that threaten our infrastructure or private property.

[@excession3076]

@@Spencer8242 Every ecosystem that's created replaces another ecosystem that existed. Lots of creatures need a swamp but equally lots of creatures need dryer ground and plant life, trees, grasses, flowers, seeds ect. Here in the UK we have water meadows, it's a really diverse habitat for butterflies, bees, migratory birds ect. If they were flooded all year round what then? Think about it this way, if humans flooded a wide area without any control/limits, pretty sure you would find people objecting saying that they were wiping out an existing ecosystem.

[@donna-marieosullivan6590]

Hi, just for us animal lovers who understand why you have to do what you do but still want to watch you remove beaver dams. Can you give us a heads up when your going to show the dead beavers, so we can skip those parts. The times would be great, or have one video with them and one just showing the dam removal. If possible, thanks.

[@donna-marieosullivan6590]

I'm new to your channel so watched one of your old videos which showed the dead beavers. I know they're not in this one. Lol.

[@geneplumley4136]

Hi Donna, Those are very good ideas. I did set up play lists, but I know I kind of mix them together a bit. (Trapping and dam pulling anyway) I seem to have fans on both sides 😆. I will do best to keep th separate. Thanks for watching, 👍