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Colony Traps
Colony Traps: Mink that are incidentally captured in colony traps placed for muskrats can be retained.Enclosure-type devices that allow for the capture of one or more animals in a single set are only legal to use for trapping muskrat.You may not:
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Methods
All live furbearing animals taken during the open season for such species shall be released unharmed or dispatched immediately and made part of the daily bag. It is unlawful to keep such animals alive after their capture unless you have first…
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Trap Checking Requirements
Trapping Hours: Except in state parks, it is legal to set, place, check and operate traps from 12 a.m. (midnight) to 11:59 p.m. (24 hours a day) when the appropriate season is open. See Land Type-Specific Regulations for state park trapping hour…
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Protected Wild Animals
Protected Wild AnimalsThe 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.…
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Definitions
Body-Grip Trap: a steel trap designed to allow the animal’s head, neck or torso to enter the trap opening and be held by compression of the jaws when sprung.Cable Restraint: a cable noose used for restraining furbearing animals that does not allow…
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2025 Trapping Seasons Opening Around Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts to sustainably manage those populations.