Trapping License
Utah Trapping
License 2026
Complete guide to trapping licenses in Utah - resident and nonresident fees, trap check hours, regulated species, pelt reporting requirements, and bobcat or otter permit rules. Utah offers trapping for beaver, mink, muskrat, otter, bobcat, coyote, fox, badger, and ringtail across its diverse habitats. A trapper education requirement exists. Utah is a major bobcat and coyote trapping state.
24-Hour Trap Check
Separate From Hunting License
2026 Trapping License Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$30.00
Annual license
Nonresident Fee
$120.00
Annual license
Trap Check
24h
Max hours between checks
Junior Fee
-
See agency for youth rates
License Details
Utah Trapping License Requirements
Utah requires a valid trapping license to trap furbearing animals. Review all requirements before setting traps.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Resident Fee | $30.00 |
| Nonresident Fee | $120.00 |
| Separate From Hunting License | Yes - separate purchase required |
| Trapper Education Required | Yes |
| Trap Check Requirement | Every 24 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 | Foothold traps must have offset or padded jaws for land sets. Body-gripping traps larger than 7"x7" restricted to water sets or 6 feet above ground in trees. No trapping within 200 feet of occupied structures. |
Regulated Species
Trappable Species in Utah
The following furbearing species may be legally trapped in Utah with the appropriate license and during open seasons. Some species may require additional permits.
Season & Limits
Utah Trapping Season Dates & Bag Limits
Season Dates
mink: Nov 1 - Mar 31
otter: Nov 1 - Feb 28
beaver: Nov 1 - Apr 30
bobcat: Dec 1 - Feb 28
Bag Limits
bobcat: check current zone limits
Public Land Trapping
Trapping on Public Land in Utah
Utah BLM and state lands are generally open to trapping with a license. About 65% of Utah is federally managed public land. National forest lands allow trapping under USFS regulations.
Important Notes
Utah-Specific Trapping Rules
Utah requires a trapper education course before obtaining a trapping license. The state's diverse geography — from Great Basin desert to Wasatch mountain canyons — provides habitat for both desert (bobcat, ringtail, coyote) and mountain (mink, marten, otter) species. Utah is a major bobcat pelt-producing state.
Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (wildlife.utah.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees, seasons, and permit requirements directly with the agency before trapping.