ND · Season 2025–2026
North Dakota trapping regulations
Source agency North Dakota Game and Fish Department → Buy a license →
Season dates by species
| Species | Opens | Closes | Bag limit | Status | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Oct 24, 2025 | May 14, 2026 | No limit | Open | — |
| Muskrat | Oct 24, 2025 | May 14, 2026 | No limit | Open | — |
| Mink | Oct 24, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Coyote | — | — | No limit | Year-round | — |
| Red Fox | Oct 24, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Bobcat | Nov 6, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | Pelt tag required | Closed | Required |
| Badger | Oct 24, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Raccoon | — | — | No limit | Year-round | — |
| Skunk | — | — | No limit | Year-round | — |
Species-specific notes
Coyote
Notes Year-round.
Raccoon
Notes Year-round.
Skunk
Notes Non-protected.
Legal trap types
| Trap type | Legal | Restrictions | Land type |
|---|---|---|---|
| foothold | Legal | — | both |
| body gripping | Legal | Water sets; dry-land size restrictions | both |
| snare | Legal | — | both |
| cage | Legal | — | both |
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