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Muskrat Hunting and Trapping

General Information


Lottery - No   | Hunting is ND resident only. Both residents and nonresidents may trap.   |  Has Youth Season - No

Lottery - No

Hunting is ND Resident Only. Both Residents and Nonresidents may Trap.

Has Youth Season - No


Season Dates

Season Dates
Species Season Hunting Units Opens Closes Season Dates Status
Muskrat Regular - Traps Statewide Finalized
Muskrat Regular - Cable Devices, Firearms, Archery Equipment Statewide Finalized

Unit Map

Hunting units map - 1 statewide unit

Season Notes

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, along with the North Dakota Fur Takers Association, recommends that all traps be visually inspected and all captured animals be removed at no greater than 48-hour intervals, and that rubber gloves be worn for skinning and handling of all furbearers.


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