TRAPPING SEASON DATES AND APPLICATION DEADLINES
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Bobcat
The application deadline for bobcat permits is Aug. 1.
2025 Seasons | |
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North and South zones, Period 1 | Oct. 18 – Dec. 25 |
North and South zones, Period 2 | Dec. 26 – Jan. 31, 2026 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Fisher
The application deadline for fisher permits is Aug. 1.
2025 Seasons | |
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North and South Zones | Oct. 18 – Jan. 4, 2026 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Otter
As of 2020, there will no longer be a drawing for otters. Otters are now a bag limit/quota species.
2025 Seasons | |
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North zone | Nov. 1 – April 30, 2026 |
South zone | Nov. 1 – March 31, 2026 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Coyote
2025 Seasons | |
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Trapping | Oct. 18 – Feb. 15, 2026 |
Hunting | Continuous open season (year-round) |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Fox
2025 Seasons | |
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Trapping and Hunting | Oct. 18 – Feb. 15, 2026 |
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Beaver
2025 Seasons | |
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Zone A (northwest) and Zone B (northeast) | Nov. 1 – April 30, 2026 |
Zone C (south) | Nov. 1 – March 31, 2026 |
Zone D (Mississippi River) | Dec. 8 – March 15, 2026 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Mink And Muskrat
2025 Seasons | |
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Northern Zone | Oct. 18 – April 15, 2026 |
Central Zone | Oct. 25 – March 22, 2026 |
Southern Zone | Nov. 1 – March 15, 2026 |
Mississippi River zone | Nov. 10 – March 8, 2026 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Raccoon
2025 Seasons | |
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Resident | Oct. 18 – Feb. 15, 2026 |
Nonresident | Nov. 1 – Feb. 15, 2026 |
See trapping regulations for details. |
Other
Opossums, skunk, weasels, porcupines, snowshoe hares and woodchucks
There are no season, bag, size, or possession limits but a license is required.