Some Furbearer Seasons To Open

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Most Montana’s furbearer trapping seasons for species such as marten, fisher, wolverine, and bobcat open Dec. 1. Seasons for trapping beaver, otter, muskrat and mink opened earlier in the year and continue into spring. Here is a complete list of furbearer seasons in Montana.



2004 FURBEARER SEASONS

Beaver             (district 1,2, and 3) Nov. 1-April 15, 2005

Beaver            (districts 4,5,6, and 7) Sept. 1-May 31, 2005

Otter                                                                                         Nov. 1-April 15, 2005

Muskrat                                                                                    Nov. 1-April 15, 2005

Mink                                                                                         Nov. 1-April 15, 2005

Marten          (trapping districts 1,2,3,4, and 5)                         Dec. 1-Feb. 15, 2005

Fisher (trapping districts 1 and 2)                                              Dec. 1-Feb. 15, 2005

Wolverine    (trapping districts 1,2,3,4 and 5)                            Dec. 1-Feb. 15, 2005

Bobcat     (trapping districts 1,2,3)                                            Dec. 1-Feb. 15, 2005

Bobcat (trapping districts 4,5,6,7)                                              Dec. 1-March 1, 2005

Because season dates vary by species and area, please check the regulations for details.