These regulations and quotas are adopted under the authority granted to the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission in Section 87-1-301, MCA and are valid July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. These regulations were adopted by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission in August 5, 2004. Jeff Hagener, Director.

Quotas are adopted annually and may change for the 2006 furbearer season. Quota changes would be made at the August 2006 FWP Commission meeting. If changes are adopted, the new quotas will be available on the FWP website and in an addendum at FWP Regional and Area Resource offices and the Helena headquarters. It is the responsibility of the trapper or hunter to be aware of quota changes that may be made for the 2005-2006 season.

Click on the links below for further information on Montana trapping regulations:

LICENSES
     Definitions
     Reporting/Pelt Tagging
     Carcasses/Skulls
FURBEARER SEASONS
GENERAL TRAPPING REGULATIONS
FURBEARER REGULATIONS
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Some Methods for Improving Efficiency, Selectivity and Animal Welfare
Report Gray Wolf Sightings
Cat Identification
Legal Descriptions
Who Do I Call?

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