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  • Hearing/Meeting

    Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting

    This is the second day in a two-day public meeting of the Furbearer Advisory Committee, which addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin DNR furbearer program.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting

    This is a public meeting of the Furbearer Advisory Committee, which addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin DNR furbearer program.

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    Furbearer Advisory Committee

    The Furbearer Advisory Committee is a diverse group representing government agencies, non-governmental organizations, tribal interests and conservation groups.Committee Meeting InformationThe Furbearer Advisory Committee presents, reviews and…

  • News

    DNR Now Accepting Applications For Trapping Permits At Sandhill Wildlife Area Through Sept. 10

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping opportunity at Sandhill Wildlife Area through Sept. 10.

  • News

    DNR Reminds Trappers And Hunters Of Furbearer Tagging And Registration Changes

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers and hunters pursuing river otter, fisher and bobcat of the changes to tagging and registration requirements for the 2021-22 trapping and bobcat hunting season starting Saturday, Oct. 16.

  • News

    Horicon Marsh Trapping Bid Application Deadline Oct. 6

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers that the deadline for submitting a bid for the coming season on the Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area is 6 p.m. Oct. 6.

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    Trapping Regulations

    A summary of Wisconsin's trapping laws and how they affect you is contained in the pamphlets listed below. Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Wisconsin Trapping Regulations

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    Furbearer Drawing Results

    The application deadline for bobcat and fisher permits is Aug. 1. Drawings are held in mid-September.Drawing results for bobcat and fisher permitsTrapper Education RequirementsAll new Wisconsin trappers must complete an approved Trapper…

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    Trapping season dates and application deadlines

    View and print 2025 season dates and application deadlines.

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    Trapping license and fees

    Check out our reference documents:

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