Commission Sets Tentative 1998-99 Furbearer Regulations

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At its meeting on May 29, the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission adopted tentative furbearer trapping and hunting regulations for 1998-99. Included in the furbearer tentatives is a regulation change proposed by FWP that would require permission of landowners before resident trappers can trap on private lands. The Commission, in response to increasing bobcat populations, also tentatively adopted an extension of the season for taking bobcats through March 1 in trapping districts 4 through 7 and removed individual trappers quotas for bobcats in these districts. Overall district quotas, however, will remain in place for all the districts. Public comments will be accepted on the tentative regulations through July 29. Comments should be sent to the Wildlife Division, FWP, PO Box 200701, Helena MT 59620-0701. The Commission will adopt final furbearer regulations at its August 8 meeting in Helena.