Trapping License
Nevada Trapping
License 2026
Complete guide to trapping licenses in Nevada - resident and nonresident fees, trap check hours, regulated species, pelt reporting requirements, and bobcat or otter permit rules. Nevada offers trapping for coyote, bobcat, fox, badger, beaver, mink, muskrat, and ringtail across its vast desert, Great Basin, and mountain habitats. Nevada allows a uniquely long 96-hour trap check interval reflecting its remote desert landscape.
96-Hour Trap Check
Separate From Hunting License
2026 Trapping License Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$30.00
Annual license
Nonresident Fee
$135.00
Annual license
Trap Check
96h
Max hours between checks
Junior Fee
-
See agency for youth rates
License Details
Nevada Trapping License Requirements
Nevada requires a valid trapping license to trap furbearing animals. Review all requirements before setting traps.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Resident Fee | $30.00 |
| Nonresident Fee | $135.00 |
| Separate From Hunting License | Yes - separate purchase required |
| Trapper Education Required | Not required |
| Trap Check Requirement | Every 96 hours |
| Trap Tagging Required | Yes - name & address required |
| Pelt Reporting Required | Not required |
| Bobcat Permit Required | Not required |
| Otter Permit Required | Not required |
| Trap Type Restrictions | No statewide jaw spread restrictions. Standard foothold and body-gripping traps allowed. Traps must be tagged. |
Regulated Species
Trappable Species in Nevada
The following furbearing species may be legally trapped in Nevada with the appropriate license and during open seasons. Some species may require additional permits.
Season & Limits
Nevada Trapping Season Dates & Bag Limits
Season Dates
beaver: Nov 1 - Apr 30
bobcat: Nov 15 - Feb 28
coyote: Nov 1 - Mar 31
Bag Limits
bobcat: check current limits
Public Land Trapping
Trapping on Public Land in Nevada
BLM lands (which make up about 67% of Nevada) are open to trapping under applicable regulations. Some wilderness areas have restrictions. The 96-hour trap check interval is designed for the remote desert landscape.
Important Notes
Nevada-Specific Trapping Rules
Nevada's 96-hour trap check interval is among the longest in the US, designed for the remote desert landscape where daily checking is impractical. Bobcat is the most commercially valuable furbearer. The Walker River, Humboldt River, and Ruby Valley areas offer the best trapping for water-associated species.
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees, seasons, and permit requirements directly with the agency before trapping.