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Furbearer / Trapping Guide

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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: Jun 18, 2013 11:56 AM

Bobcat
 District 
 Quota
 Harvest
 Status

Fisher
 District 
 Quota
 Harvest
 Status

Otter
 District 
 Quota
 Harvest
 Status

Swift Fox
 District 
 Quota
 Harvest
 Status

Wolverine
Management Unit 
Quota
Harvest
Status

2013 Season Dates
Printable 2013 Season Date Card
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Date Setting Process

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Click on the calendar icon in the table(s) below to see the date setting process for each species/hunting season.

2013 Beaver Season Dates

 Date
Setting
  Start Date End Date Process
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3
 November 1, 2013 April 15, 2014 Calendar icon and link
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7
 September 1, 2013 May 31, 2014 Calendar icon and link

2012 Beaver Season Dates

 Date
Setting
  Start Date End Date Process
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7
 September 1, 2012 May 31, 2013 Calendar icon and link

2013 Bobcat Season Dates

 Date
Setting
  Start Date End Date Process
Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, & 3
 December 1 February 15, 2014* Calendar icon and link
Centeral & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7
 December 1 March 1, 2014* Calendar icon and link

* Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached.

2013 Fisher Season Dates

 Date
Setting
  Start Date End Date Process
Districts 1 & 2
 December 1 February 14, 2014* Calendar icon and link

* Fisher seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.

2013 Marten Season Dates

 Date
Setting
  Start Date End Date Process
Districts 1–5
 December 1 February 15, 2014* Calendar icon and link

* Marten season may close earlier when the quota is reached.

2013 Otter, Mink, Muskrat Season Dates

 Date
Setting
Start Date End Date Process
Statewide
 November 1, 2013 April 15, 2014* Calendar icon and link

* Otter seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.

2013 Swift Fox Season Dates

 Date
Setting
Start Date End Date Process
District 6
 November 1, 2013 March 1, 2014* Calendar icon and link

* Swift Fox seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.

2013 Wolverine Season Dates

 Date
Setting
Start Date End Date Process
Districts 1-5
 The 2012/2013 Wolverine trapping season will remain closed for the forseeable future. [Learn why]

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.

2013 Furbearer Regulations

 Pages 1–12 PDF icon and link 1.4 MB

The 2013 Furbearer regulations will be posted approximately August 16, 2013.

2012 Furbearer Regulations

 Pages 1–12 PDF icon and link 1.4 MB

eBook Version

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2013 Resident License Applications

2013 Resident Black Bear, Trapping, and Hound Training Application

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Purchase Restrictions: See Black Bear Regulations for Black Bear License Restrictions.

2013 Miscellaneous Licenses Application—mail-in application is not available for residents.

Residents must purchase the conservation license, fishing, and most general hunting licenses at an FWP office, FWP License Provider, or online.

2013 Nonresident License Applications

Nonresident Trapping License

Available only to nonresident conservation license holders 12 years of age or older, whose state of residence has nonresident trapper licenses available to Montana trappers. Issued only through FWP offices. Valid only for predatory animals and nongame wildlife.