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Owner trapping nuisance muskrats, is it legal.

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Colin:
I've looked at the regs and I think I'm allowed to trap/shoot any muskrats on our own property. I believe all remains including furs must be disposed of in the garbage, basically not allowed to use any part of the animal.

Can anyone confirm that this is correct? When I called WDFW they gave me the run around.

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lewy:
If it’s on your property, you can remove nuisance rodents

Loup Loup:
In a nutshell: you or a family member or your agent may remove wildlife from your property year round without a permit.
The wildlife must be causing damage to property or stock. You may only use lawful methods. (No shooting no body gripping traps).
You may retain the pelts, but they cannot be sold.
Reference wac 220-440-060.
The current WDFW is not an accurate source for trapping reg info.

GWP:

--- Quote from: Loup Loup on April 02, 2025, 10:14:51 AM ---In a nutshell: you or a family member or your agent may remove wildlife from your property year round without a permit.
The wildlife must be causing damage to property or stock. You may only use lawful methods. (No shooting no body gripping traps).
You may retain the pelts, but they cannot be sold.
Reference wac 220-440-060.
The current WDFW is not an accurate source for trapping reg info.

--- End quote ---

Can your "agent" be someone that traps, and may they retain the furs?

Loup Loup:
Your agent can use any lawful method of take. Does not need to be a licensed hunter or trapper.
Good question on ownership of the pelts. I suppose the landowner could gift the pelts to whomever they wanted to. Just my opinion on that.

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