2023-24 furbearer and trapping regs - 3

IMPORTANT HUNTING/TRAPPING INFORMATION
LICENSE/STAMP FEES
Resident Furbearer Hunting or Trapping ....................................................................................... $45.00
Resident Youth Furbearer Hunting or Trapping (Under 17 years) .....................................................................$6.00
All Resident Furbearer Hunting or Trapping licenses are available from license selling agents, Department Regional Offices
and Cheyenne Headquarters.
Nonresident Furbearing Hunting or Trapping (Adult and Youth) .................................................................. $249.00
Nonresident Furbearer Hunting or Trapping licenses are available only through Cheyenne Headquarters.
Resident Fur Dealer ......................................................................................................... $54.00
Nonresident Fur Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $285.00
Resident and Nonresident Fur Dealer licenses are available only through Cheyenne Headquarters.
License to Capture Furbearing Animals for Domestication ........................................................................ $21.00
License to Capture Furbearing Animals for Domestication are available only through Cheyenne Headquarters.
Resident Pioneer Hunting or Trapping ......................................................................................... $22.00
CREDIT CARD FEE
The Department shall charge a two point five percent (2.5%) credit card processing fee of the cost of any license, permit, stamp, tag, preference
point or competitive raffle chance applied for or purchased by the use of a credit card.
VIEW A MOBILE-FRIENDLY VERSION OF THE REGULATIONS
Dear Hunters and Trappers,
Those proud to call Wyoming home value its dedication to keeping traditions alive. Preserving customs is an
important way to hand down our understanding of the past to future generations. For some, trapping is a traditional
pastime and a way to spend time outdoors. For others, it's a way to earn a living or a way to protect livestock.
The individual's decision to participate in regulated trapping varies, but one thing is for certain - trappers are
devoted conservationists who respect the animals they harvest and the land they trap on.
The regulation of trapping has changed over time to align with newly-established best practices. And methods
have evolved, too. Trapping in Wyoming remains a valuable wildlife and predator management practice. Regulated
trapping helps reduce transmissible diseases like rabies, prevents crop damage and helps fund wildlife conservation.
Trapping is regulated by Wyoming state statutes and Wyoming Game and Fish Commission regulations. This
brochure covers the rules for trapping or hunting furbearers - mink, bobcat, muskrat, weasel, badger, marten
and beaver. The brochure is a helpful resource for trappers and includes best practices. We hope the information
presented can help the modern trapper stay informed and responsibly practice their craft on shared land.
Today's modern trapper is held to higher ethical standards than ever before. The art of trapping is often scrutinized,
and Game and Fish wants to thank trappers for their willingness to trap responsibly and for placing traps in areas
with low conflict potential.
The preservation of our trapping heritage is meaningful. It's why the right to trap is codified in the Wyoming
constitution. I wish you the best as you pursue your craft.
Brian Nesvik, Game and Fish Director
DISCLAIMER
The following sections are a condensed summary of applicable wildlife laws and other important information. This summary is in no way intended to
alter the content or statutory intent of those laws. If you have any questions regarding the precise language, you can view a copy of the State Statutes
(Title 23) and Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (Commission) Regulations, available at the Cheyenne Headquarters, Department Regional
Offices, the Department website or consult the following websites: https://rules.wyo.gov or https://wyoleg.gov.
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