What to do about pesky beavers at Tripp Pond?

SUN JOURNAL • October 15, 2023

Beavers started the initial high-water problems on Tripp Pond, and wildlife officials say they are very likely to return. In anticipation of that, the Tripp Lake Improvement Association has advocated for the use of a “beaver deceiver” at the outlet of the lake. Scott Lindsay, a biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, explained why the device is not a workable solution for Tripp Pond. “I would say your best bet is to have some active beaver management in there,” he said. “That includes trapping. It doesn’t mean there’s a goal to eliminate them, but you can always know that they’re there and what they’re doing.”