Furbearer Trapping Season Dates & Bag Limits

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Mink and Muskrat Trapping Seasons in New York

River Otter Trapping Seasons in New York

Permit Requirements for Marten

A free special permit is still required to trap marten in New York State. To receive a permit, visit dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/trapping/regulations#Marten. You will need the following information:

Name
Mailing Address
DEC ID # (from your trapping license)
Phone number of email address

You can also apply by phone at 518-623-1240.

Adopt Trapping Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Trapping BMPs are scientifically-researched recommendations for traps and trapping systems used to capture furbearers in the U.S. Benefits of using BMPs include:

Using devices that improve efficiency, selectivity, and the welfare of trapped animals.
Instill public confidence in and maintain public support of trapping.

To view species-specific BMPs and to view a searchable database that provides information on traps that meet BMP criteria, visit dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/trapping/best-management-practices.

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