Montana trapping season 2016

Trapping ban urged for catsize forest predators in montana. Footloose montana reminds montanans that the wolftrapping season begins december 15, 2016, and ends february 28, 2017. Trapping is a traditional use of montanas wildlife resources and, like hunting and fishing. Montana montanas initiative 177 was soundly rejected by voters in the gem state on the nov. Idaho prohibits fisher trapping, but 86 were killed by trappers in the state accidentally in the same time period. With wolftrapping season set to open statewide this week comes excitement for hunters and trappers, but also public safety concerns. Montana traps are a proven and well respected brand among fur trappers as well as damage control trappers. In the 2016 fall turkey permits listed in the ugb regulations, the weapons restrictions were left off for special turkey permits 36550, 36551, 37550 and 37551. Coyote traps, wolf traps, trapping supplies, trap rigs, modified mb 750 wolf traps, fox traps, traps, snares, trapping scents and lures.

The key to successfully trapping marten in large numbers is locating plenty of marten habitat prior to the trapping season. We are just days away from the start of wolftrapping season in the treasure state. Bill i177, which would have prohibited the use of animal traps on public lands, was voted down. A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season. Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached. Schmitt enterprises inc is your onestop trapping supplies outfitter. The montana line of traps were designed to be highly efficient and affordable. Feb 28, 2015 archers hunting during any portion of the general season firearm for wolf must wear a minimum of 400 square inches of hunter orange fluorescent above the waist that is visible at all times. Join the ranks of thousands of successful trappers, and give some a try this season. No wolves caught in 1st weekend of montana trapping season.

Fish and wildlife commission tightens wolf, elk hunting. The montana trapping ban on public lands, initiative 169 was not on the november 4, 2014 ballot in montana as an initiated state statute. Closures all national parks, national wildlife refuges and indian trust or tribal trust lands are closed to trapping except as otherwise specified. Archers hunting during any portion of the general season firearm for wolf must wear a minimum of 400 square inches of hunter orange fluorescent above the waist that is visible at all times. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. Mar 28, 2015 trapping montana muskrats with randy newberg. For example, during the 202014 trapping season, 58 fisher were incidentally trapped.

Montana animal trap restrictions initiative, i177 2016. Montana trapping harvest reports are reported as estimates, much of which comes from of licensed trappers sampled, returning the voluntary surveys. Petition to initiate rulemaking to prohibit fisher trapping. Frequently asked questions about trapping in montana trap. Trap free montana, incorporated is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization. From the complete coverage of the 2016 montana election series.

We want to do it in the most effective and responsible way we can, montana fish, wildlife and parks spokesman john fraley. Montana voters did not vote in favor of initiative177, which would have prohibited the use of traps and snares on public lands. Hunting, fishing and trapping is permitted in accordance with joint state montana and confederated salish and kootenai tribes cskt tribal law. Nov 09, 2016 sportsmen defeat montana trapping ban union sportsmens alliance. Gregory thompson did a great job giving us tips and advice on maintaining good relationships with the landowners of the land you trap on. Idaho prohibits fisher trapping, but 86 were killed by trappers in the state accidentally in the same time period, according to. Montana bobcat trapping montana hunting and fishing. Unlike all the other trapped animals, montana regulations require trapped wolves to be immediately killed only by gunshot. Wildlife, conservation, trapping and furbearers effective wildlife management. Montana wildlife agency wants to keep current rules for. Fur trapping is highly regulated, biologically sustainable, and an important part of montanas cultural history and outdoor lifestyle. But after years of frustration that agency rules protected trappers not pets and the public brandborg is. Frequently asked questions about trapping in montana. The land trapping season for protected furbearers begins on december 1.

Montana animal trap restrictions initiative, i177 2016 ballotpedia. May 14, 2015 montana wildlife officials want to keep the existing rules in place for the upcoming wolf hunting and trapping season, saying thursday they think theyve hit on the right formula in. Lets start our november news roundup by celebrating the trapping victory in montana. Mwf supports trapping as part of our outdoor heritage and as a wildlife management tool. Helena wolf trapping season was set to open across montana on tuesday and wildlife officials say safety is among their top priorities. Remember, they have relatively large home ranges, so youll have to locate traplines where youll encounter lots of different home ranges. Trapping season 20162017 on wolves in montana closed on feb 28.

See hunting and trapping guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. As many as 100 of the animals were killed in montana between 2002 and 2016. Bobcat may be taken only by resident trappers or hunters that purchase a trapper license no later than november 30. Montana fish, wildlife and parks is seeking 12 15 individuals to serve on a trapping advisory committee to provide input on the agencys trapping and furbearer management. Montanas furbearing animals montana trappers association. Measure to ban trapping on public lands trailing in early. Wolf livestock depredation is down in montana because of the hunting and trapping season that continues to deter wolves from highly populated agricultural areas, experts say.

We carry a full line of traps and supplies with a large, complete inventory. This a place for hunters to share their experiences with each other on what. In an email response to footloose montana on march 16, 2009, brian giddings as furbearer coordinator for fwp said, montanas harvest seasons are not based on reducing or controlling diseases. Igbst to start yellowstone bear trapping season august 8. Sportsmen defeat montana trapping ban union sportsmens alliance. Hunting the waterfowl production areas northwest montana. The measure would have prohibited trapping furbearing animals, game animals, migratory game birds, upland game birds, large predators, predatory animals and certain nongame wildlife by nonauthorized individuals on any public land within the state. Dec 24, 2016 success comes in many forms in trapping as it does in hunting and fishing but occasionally trappers have one of those memorable days in the field that define the whole season. To report the harvest of a bobcat, fisher, otter, swift fox or wolverine, please call the harvest reporting line at 1877fwpwild 18773979453.

Incidental captures numbers in idaho have dropped dramatically since the 202014 trapping season. Home hunting public comments 2016 2016 2017 furbearer seasons and 2016 quotas proposed. Trapping ban urged for catsized forest predators in montana. Jan 15, 2019 they are now limited to an area straddling the montanaidaho border. Heres an interesting piece on the impact of the trade of amazonian furs in the mid20th century. Nov 08, 2016 the montana animal trap restrictions initiative, also known as i177, was on the november 8, 2016, ballot in montana as an initiated state statute. There is no reason for recreational trapping in this century. Mountain men is an american reality television series on the history channel that premiered on may 31, 2012.

In other trapping news, raccoons are part of a legal battle in new jersey, with animal rights activists fighting against the use of enclosed foothold traps. For region 1 in the states northwest corner, the agency had proposed extending the general wolf hunting season from sept. Trapping is one of the oldest industries in the world, and you can still find people who do it in montana. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each specieshunting season. Groups want trapping ban to aid montanas fishers northwest. Montana wolf trapping season about to start protect the wolves. Apr 27, 2012 trapping is one of the oldest industries in the world, and you can still find people who do it in montana. Failure to pick up traps or snares at the end of the trapping season or attending them in a manner that waste furbearing animals constitutes a misdemeanor per montana law. Season will close in 48 hours upon reaching the trapping district quota or on the season closure date, whichever occurs first. According to the official summary, i 177 generally prohibits the use of traps and snares for animals on any public lands within montana and establishes misdemeanor criminal penalties for violations of the trapping prohibitions. Wildlife advocates on tuesday urged montana officials to ban trapping along much of the states border with idaho to protect an isolated population of catsized predators living in oldgrowth forests. The mission valley, home to the northwest montana lake county wetland management district, is one of the premier locations for pheasant and waterfowl hunting.

The discussion quickly expanded to montanas fisher trapping season, allowing a total of seven of the medium sized weasels to be harvested. We want to do it in the most effective and responsible way we can, montana fish, wildlife and parks spokesman john fraley said. Montana wildlife officials want to keep the existing rules in place for the upcoming wolf hunting and trapping season, saying thursday they think theyve hit on the right formula in. Wolf kill statistics humane society of the united states. The 2016 dates for common snipe will be determinedfinalized at the august. Trappers after bobcat and wolverine must purchase their license by tuesday, november 30. A morning of checking a small line of muskrat traps. Special turkey permits 36550, 36551, 37550 and 37551 should have the weapons restriction. At least 100 of the animals were killed in montana between 2002 and 2016. Montana montanas initiative 177 was soundly rejected by voters in. Our mission is to promote education, modern day science, and nonlethal alternatives to trapping that foster responsible stewardship and respectful coexistence with wildlife.

Antitrapping ballot initiative for montana voters on. The montana trappers association a notforprofit organization concerned with. Montana wolf trapping season about to start protect the. These dates are provided only as a general reference. Each of them fills a niche that we feel needed to be filled. Petition to initiate rulemaking to prohibit fisher. Posted on november 4, 2016 june, 2017 by ammoland editor. So far, a total of 26 wolves have been killed in fwps region 2, which includes most of westcentral montana. Montana wolf trapping season set to begin wyoming untrapped.

It was opposed by the montana trapping association and the the rocky mountain elk foundation. Montana wolf hunting and trapping season runs through feb. Antitrapping ballot initiative for montana voters on election day ammoland inc. The interagency grizzly bear study team igbst is scheduled to start trapping bears in the greater yellowstone ecosystem august 8 trapping will last from then until october 31st. Most of this is private land where i trap to help landowners with damage caused by beaver and. Idaho prohibits fisher trapping, but 86 were killed by trappers in the state accidentally in the same time period, according to a recent report from the u. The montana animal trap restrictions initiative, also known as i177, was on the november 8, 2016, ballot in montana as an initiated state statute. Initiative 177 is a law proposed by initiative petition cited in the law as montana trapfree public lands act.

Large, dangerous steel leghold traps are hidden across montanas. Success comes in many forms in trapping as it does in hunting and fishing but occasionally trappers have one of those memorable days in the field that define the whole season. They are now limited to an area straddling the montanaidaho border. Mt initiative i177, initiative to prohibit trapping and. Fish and wildlife commission tightens wolf, elk hunting rules. The montana fish and wildlife commission tightened wolf hunting rules near yellowstone national park and reduced elk shoulder seasons in westcentral montana thursday. I177 would ban trapping on montanas public lands mtpr. We partner with our affiliate, trap free montana public lands, inc. Existing regulations outline how frequently traps should be checked, how far traps can be placed from public use areas and. One montana trapper well call trapper bill had one of those days recently when he checked his traps after a few lean weeks and found three bobcats along his trap line. Land furbearer trapping seasons open december 1 across much of montana for bobcat, marten, fisher, and wolverine. The table below details how many wolves have been killed in each state during their trophy hunting seasons. Mt initiative i177, initiative to prohibit trapping.