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June: Kits grow and begin learning to build dams.
In the Middle Ages considered a fasting animal due to its tail Castoreum used as remedy for headaches and cramps Hide valued in Europe for warmth and water resistance
Inhabits rivers and lakes in Europe and Western Asia Builds complex lodges and dams, reshaping water systems Active at twilight and night
Traps and snares along water trails Ambush near lodges or dams at dusk Use of low-noise firearms with optics (where permitted)
Best time is evening and early morning Be careful — beavers are sensitive to sound and vibration Hunting is strictly regulated, often fully prohibited
Meat must be processed quickly in warm conditions Hide is valuable, especially in winter Castoreum may be used for medicinal purposes
Back: Roasting, braising
Legs: Boiling, aspic
Tail: Frying, roasting
Legs: Boiling, aspic
Tail: Frying, roasting
Oven-Roasted Beaver with Potatoes (Roasting)
Requires soaking to remove odor
Requires soaking to remove odor
1. Soak meat in vinegar or milk for 2–3 hours.
2. Place with potatoes, onions, and spices in a baking dish.
3. Roast at 180°C (356°F) for about 1.5 hours.
2. Place with potatoes, onions, and spices in a baking dish.
3. Roast at 180°C (356°F) for about 1.5 hours.
Beaver Soup (Boiling)
Rich broth with vegetables
Rich broth with vegetables
1. Boil meat with celery root and carrots.
2. Add potatoes, onions, and spices.
3. Cook until done, serve with herbs.
2. Add potatoes, onions, and spices.
3. Cook until done, serve with herbs.