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TRAPPING SEASON DATES AND APPLICATION DEADLINES

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Bobcat

The application deadline for bobcat permits is Aug. 1.

2025 Seasons
North and South zones, Period 1Oct. 18 – Dec. 25
North and South zones, Period 2Dec. 26 – Jan. 31, 2026
See trapping regulations for details.

Fisher

The application deadline for fisher permits is Aug. 1.

2025 Seasons
North and South ZonesOct. 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
North zoneNov. 1 – April 30, 2026
South zoneNov. 1 – March 31, 2026
See trapping regulations for details.

Coyote

2025 Seasons
TrappingOct. 18 – Feb. 15, 2026
HuntingContinuous open season (year-round)
See trapping regulations for details.

Fox

2025 Seasons
Trapping and HuntingOct. 18 – Feb. 15, 2026
See trapping regulations for details.

Beaver

2025 Seasons
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
Northern ZoneOct. 18 – April 15, 2026
Central ZoneOct. 25 – March 22, 2026
Southern ZoneNov. 1 – March 15, 2026
Mississippi River zoneNov. 10 – March 8, 2026
See trapping regulations for details.

Raccoon

2025 Seasons
ResidentOct. 18 – Feb. 15, 2026
NonresidentNov. 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.