NY · Season 2025–2026
New York trapping regulations
Source agency New York State Department of Environmental Conservation → Buy a license →
Season dates by species
| Species | Opens | Closes | Bag limit | Status | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Nov 9, 2025 | Apr 6, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Muskrat | Nov 24, 2025 | Apr 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Mink | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| River Otter | Nov 9, 2025 | Apr 6, 2026 | Pelt tag required | Closed | Required |
| Fisher | Oct 24, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | Daily and season limits by WMU | Closed | Required |
| Bobcat | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | Pelt tag required | Closed | Required |
| Red Fox | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Gray Fox | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Coyote | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Raccoon | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Opossum | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
Species-specific notes
Beaver
Method Zone-specific
Notes Must register beavers harvested.
Legal trap types
| Trap type | Legal | Restrictions | Land type |
|---|---|---|---|
| foothold | Legal | Max 5.5" jaw on land; padded in some areas | both |
| body gripping | Legal | Body-gripping >5" in water only; DEC enclosure rules apply | both |
| snare | Not legal | Snares (foot or neck) not permitted except for beaver under-ice sets | both |
| cage | Legal | — | both |
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Data published Pending verification