Characteristics of a Responsible Trapper

Trappers, just like hunters, need to conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner. Responsible trappers:

• Get permission to trap on private property.
• Place traps only where targeted species will be caught.
• Use correctly sized, well-maintained equipment for the species being trapped.
• Check traps frequently—traps must be checked every 36 hours.
• Dispatch or kill animals quickly and humanely.
• Use as much of the animal as possible.
• Take precautions not to trap non-target species in areas of multiple uses.
• Release non-target species quickly.