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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 permits

Trapper Education Requirements

All new Wisconsin trappers must complete an approved Trapper Education course (with some exemptions). Experienced trappers teach Trapper Education classes, primarily offered during the trapping off-season from March to October. If you think you may draw a tag this year, start looking for a class in spring or summer.

 

Bobcat 2024

See more details on the 2024 bobcat drawing.
Total Applications for a Preference Point Only: 20,064
Total Applications for a Permit in All Zones: 14,796
Total Applications (Preference Point + Permit): 34,860

Bobcat State Quota 2024

Statewide Total: 1,200 Bobcats

 Northern Zone - Total: 650
  • Early period - 325
  • Late period - 325
Southern Zone - Total: 550
  • Early period - 275
  • Late period - 275

Bobcat Permits Issued 2024

Statewide Total: 4,815 Permits

 Northern Zone - Total: 1,940
  • Early period (Oct. 16 - Dec. 25) - 1,140
  • Late period (Dec. 26 - Jan. 31) - 800
Southern Zone - Total: 2,875
  • Early period (Oct. 16 - Dec. 25) - 1,605
  • Late period (Dec. 26 - Jan. 31) - 1,270

Bobcat Applicants 2024

Total: 14,796 Applicants

 Northern Zone - Total: 6,093
  • Early period – 3,323
  • Late period – 2,770
Southern Zone - Total: 8,703
  • Early period – 5385
  • Late period – 3,318

Minimum Number of Preference

Points to Draw a Bobcat Permit in 2024

 Northern Zone
  • Early period - 3
  • Late period - 4
Southern Zone
  • Early period - 2
  • Late period - 2

 

Fisher 2024
Total Applications for a Preference Point Only: 13,831
Total Applications for a Permit in All Zones: 10,477
Total Applications (Preference Point + Permit): 24,308
Northern Zone
  • Number of applicants for a permit – 5,104
  • State quota - 200
  • Permits issued – 1,345
  • Minimum number of preference points to draw a tag – 3
Southern Zone
  • Number of applicants – 5,373
  • State quota - 600
  • Permits issued – 5,455
  • Minimum number of preference points to draw a tag - 1
  • 82 applicants received 2 tags 

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