SD · Season 2025–2026
South Dakota trapping regulations
Source agency South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks → Buy a license →
Season dates by species
| Species | Opens | Closes | Bag limit | Status | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Oct 31, 2025 | Apr 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Muskrat | Oct 31, 2025 | Apr 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Mink | Oct 31, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Coyote | — | — | No limit | Year-round | — |
| Red Fox | Oct 31, 2025 | Feb 27, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Bobcat | Dec 25, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | Pelt tag required | Closed | Required |
| Badger | Oct 31, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Raccoon | — | — | No limit | Year-round | — |
Species-specific notes
Coyote
Notes Year-round.
Raccoon
Notes Year-round on private land.
Legal trap types
| Trap type | Legal | Restrictions | Land type |
|---|---|---|---|
| foothold | Legal | — | both |
| body gripping | Legal | Dry-land size restrictions | both |
| snare | Legal | — | both |
| cage | Legal | — | both |
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