West Virginia Trapping Season for Mink and Muskrat Ends Feb. 28 Beaver Trapping Season Ends March 31
1/30/2009
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) reminds trappers that the trapping season for mink and muskrat ends on Feb. 28, 2009. The trapping season for beaver will end on March 31, 2009. Beaver trappers are reminded that it is illegal to set traps other than underwater killer type traps during the month of March. All beaver pelts are required to be checked at an official game checking station within 30 days of the close of season. On any given day that a trapper presents multiple beavers to be checked, only the first tag needs to be filled out completely. Successive tags for each additional beaver checked on that particular day must have check station name, species, trapper name and license number, date of harvest and county of harvest. All other information may be left blank. Mink and muskrat pelts are not required to be checked at an official game checking station.
Trappers, hunters and fur dealers are reminded that furs shipped out of West Virginia must have a fur shipping tag, which is available at WVDNR district offices and most game checking stations.
The general public is reminded that now, before the trapping season ends, would be a good time to deal with nuisance muskrat or beaver problems. Trappers may be more likely to assist landowners with nuisance problems while their gear is in working order and pelts are prime.
Contact Information
Curtis Taylor
304-558-2771
wildlife@wvdnr.gov