WY · Season 2025–2026
Wyoming trapping regulations
Source agency Wyoming Game and Fish Department → Buy a license →
Season dates by species
| Species | Opens | Closes | Bag limit | Status | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Sep 30, 2025 | Apr 29, 2026 | No limit | Closing soon | — |
| Muskrat | Sep 30, 2025 | Apr 29, 2026 | No limit | Closing soon | — |
| 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 | Nov 30, 2025 | Feb 27, 2026 | Pelt tag required | Closed | Required |
| Badger | Sep 30, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Marten | Nov 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | No limit | Closed | — |
| Wolf | Oct 14, 2025 | Mar 30, 2026 | Zone-dependent | Closed | Required |
Species-specific notes
Coyote
Notes Year-round, predator status.
Wolf
Method Predator zone rules vary
Notes Different rules in trophy-game vs predator zones.
Legal trap types
| Trap type | Legal | Restrictions | Land type |
|---|---|---|---|
| foothold | Legal | — | both |
| body gripping | Legal | — | both |
| snare | Legal | Relaxing locks for wolves | both |
| cage | Legal | — | both |
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