Trapping License
Wyoming Trapping
License 2026
Complete guide to trapping licenses in Wyoming - resident and nonresident fees, trap check hours, regulated species, pelt reporting requirements, and bobcat or otter permit rules. Wyoming offers exceptional trapping opportunities across vast public lands managed by BLM, USFS, and the state. A general trapping license covers most furbearing species. Wyoming has some of the most accessible public land trapping in the country.
24-Hour Trap Check
Separate From Hunting License
2026 Trapping License Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$16.00
Annual license
Nonresident Fee
$65.00
Annual license
Trap Check
24h
Max hours between checks
Junior Fee
$10.00
Youth/junior rate
License Details
Wyoming Trapping License Requirements
Wyoming requires a valid trapping license to trap furbearing animals. Review all requirements before setting traps.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Resident Fee | $16.00 |
| Nonresident Fee | $65.00 |
| Junior/Youth Fee | $10.00 |
| Separate From Hunting License | Yes - separate purchase required |
| Trapper Education Required | Not required |
| 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 be guarded or offset-jawed in most areas. Body-gripping traps 8" jaw spread or larger require special permits near developed recreation sites. |
Regulated Species
Trappable Species in Wyoming
The following furbearing species may be legally trapped in Wyoming with the appropriate license and during open seasons. Some species may require additional permits.
Season & Limits
Wyoming Trapping Season Dates & Bag Limits
Season Dates
beaver: Nov 1 - Apr 30
bobcat: Nov 1 - Feb 28
coyote: No closed season
Bag Limits
otter: check current regs
bobcat: No statewide limit but quota applies
Public Land Trapping
Trapping on Public Land in Wyoming
Trapping is permitted on Wyoming BLM and state lands. Some USFS wilderness areas and National Parks are closed to trapping. Trap placement rules vary by land management unit — always check current BLM and USFS orders.
Important Notes
Wyoming-Specific Trapping Rules
Wyoming offers excellent marten, fox, and beaver trapping. The Wind River Range and Bighorn Basin areas are popular trapping destinations. Water set trapping for beaver and muskrat is especially productive in riparian areas.
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (wgfd.wyo.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees, seasons, and permit requirements directly with the agency before trapping.