Trapping season dates and application deadlines
Trapping regulations for 2022 will be available in late summer.
View and print 2022 season dates and application deadlines [PDF].
Bobcat
The application deadline for bobcat permits is Aug. 1.
2022 Seasons | |
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North and south zones, Period 1 | Oct. 15 – Dec. 25, 2023 |
North and south zones, Period 2 | Dec. 26 – Jan. 31, 2023 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Fisher
The application deadline for fisher permits is Aug. 1.
2022 Seasons | |
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North and South Zones | Oct. 15 – Jan. 7, 2023 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Otter
Starting in 2020, there will no longer be a drawing for otter. Otter are now a bag limit/quota species.
2022 Seasons | |
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North zone | Nov. 6 – April 30, 2023 |
South zone | Nov. 6 – March 31, 2023 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Coyote
2022 Seasons | |
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Trapping | Oct. 15 – Feb. 15, 2023 |
Hunting | Continuous open season |
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Fox
2022 Seasons | |
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Trapping | Oct. 15 – Feb. 15, 2023 |
Hunting | Oct. 15 – Feb. 15, 2023 |
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Beaver
2022 Seasons | |
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Zone A (northwest) | Nov. 5 – April 30, 2023 |
Zone B (northeast) | Nov. 5 – April 30, 2023 |
Zone C (south) | Nov. 5 – March 31, 2023 |
Zone D (Mississippi River) | Dec. 5 – March 15, 2023 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Mink And Muskrat
2022 Seasons | |
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Northern Zone | Oct. 22 – April 15, 2023 |
Central Zone | Oct. 29 – March 15, 2023 |
Southern Zone | Nov. 5 – March 15, 2023 |
Mississippi River zone | Nov. 14 – March 5, 2023 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Raccoon
2022 Seasons | |
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Resident | Oct. 15 – Feb. 15, 2023 |
Non-resident | Oct. 29 – Feb. 15, 2023 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Other
Opossum, skunk, weasel, snowshoe hare and woodchucks
No season limits, bag limits, size limits or possession limits, but a license is required.