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Trapping Regulations

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Trapping


Trapping Regulations

Definition of Trapping To trap means to take, kill or capture wildlife with traps, deadfalls and other devices commonly used to take wildlife, including the shooting or killing of lawfully trapped animals. It also includes all related activities such as placing, setting, staking or checking traps or assisting another person with these activities.

Rights of Trappers

Trapper Education Course

Required for persons who have never possessed a trapping license. The trapping course is at least 8 hours in length and is free. For information on trapper education courses in your area, contact the nearest DEC regional Sportsman Ed Coordinator.

Legal Traps

Trapping Methods

Land

Water

Land or Water

Checking Traps

Traps must be checked at least once in each 24 hours except:

Pelt Sealing

Beaver, otter, bobcat, fisher and marten must have a plastic seal attached to the pelt or unskinned animal before:

Here is how you get your pelts sealed. It is a 2 step process.

Step 1— Filling out your furbearer possession tag Click for printable tag.

Step 2— Getting your pelt sealed All Species

Beaver

Otter, Bobcat, Fisher and Marten

Coyote Reporting

Buying and Selling Fur

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