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To report the harvest of a Bobcat, Fisher, Otter, Swift Fox or Wolverine, please call the Harvest Reporting line at 1-877-FWP-WILD (1-877-397-9453). Obtain current harvest info by calling 1-800-711-8727.
Status Updated: MAY 22, 2012
Bobcat |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 250 | 100 | 250 | 300 | 300 | 125 | 600 |
| Harvest | 259 | 103 | 275 | 311 | 308 | 91 | 626 |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Fisher |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvest | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON |
Otter |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 21 | 20 | 36 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Harvest | 22 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Swift Fox |
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| District | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Quota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Harvest | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - |
| Status | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | NO SEASON | CLOSED | NO SEASON |
Wolverine |
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| Management Unit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Quota | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Harvest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Status | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | NO SEASON |
| 2012 Season Dates |
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Printable 2012 Season Date Card |
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Date Setting Process
Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) below to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.
2012 Beaver Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3 |
November 1 | April 15, 2013 | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
September 1 | May 31, 2013 | |
2012 Bobcat Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3 |
December 1 | February 15, 2013* | |
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
December 1 | March 1, 2013* | |
* Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2012 Fisher Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1 & 2 |
December 1 | February 15, 2013* | |
* Fisher seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2012 Marten Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1–5 |
December 1 | February 15, 2013* | |
* Marten season may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2012 Otter, Mink, Muskrat Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Statewide |
November 1 | April 15, 2013* | |
* Otter seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2012 Swift Fox Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
District 6 |
November 1 | March 1, 2013* | |
* Swift Fox seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
2012 Wolverine Season Dates |
Date Setting |
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| Start Date | End Date | Process | |
Districts 1-5 |
December 1 | February 15, 2013* | |
* Wolverine seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.
Caution: Season dates vary by district, so please check the regulations.
If you experience any issues downloading the regulations please visit the System Requirements page to learn about common problems or contact technical support.
2012 Furbearer Regulations |
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The 2012 Furbearer Regulations will be available online approximately August 15, 2012. Until then you may view the 2011 Furbearer Regulations - For Reference Only. |
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