Protected Wild Animals
General Trapping Regulations
Protected Wild Animals
The following wild animals are designated protected and have no open season: badger, Canada lynx, cougar, flying squirrel, American marten, wolverine and any other species designated protected, endangered or threatened.
Unprotected Wild Animals
Opossums, skunks, porcupines, red squirrels, woodchucks and weasels are unprotected and may be trapped year-round by persons possessing a trapping license. A trapping license is not required for landowners or occupants trapping unprotected species causing damage or which are otherwise a nuisance.