Montana trapping season 2016

Montana montanas initiative 177 was soundly rejected by voters in the gem state on the nov. Trapping is one of the oldest industries in the world, and you can still find people who do it in montana. Hunting the waterfowl production areas northwest montana. Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached. The key to successfully trapping marten in large numbers is locating plenty of marten habitat prior to the trapping season. The 2016 dates for common snipe will be determinedfinalized at the august.

A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season. Bobcat may be taken only by resident trappers or hunters that purchase a trapper license no later than november 30. Mountain men is an american reality television series on the history channel that premiered on may 31, 2012. Idaho prohibits fisher trapping, but 86 were killed by trappers in the state accidentally in the same time period. Trapping ban urged for catsize forest predators in montana. Igbst to start yellowstone bear trapping season august 8. We want to do it in the most effective and responsible way we can, montana fish, wildlife and parks spokesman john fraley said.

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. Hunting, fishing and trapping is permitted in accordance with joint state montana and confederated salish and kootenai tribes cskt tribal law. Montana wolf hunting and trapping season runs through feb. Each of them fills a niche that we feel needed to be filled. The montana trappers association a notforprofit organization concerned with furbearer, predator and wildlife conservation. 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. 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.

Frequently asked questions about trapping in montana trap. Lets start our november news roundup by celebrating the trapping victory 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. The land trapping season for protected furbearers begins on december 1. Existing regulations outline how frequently traps should be checked, how far traps can be placed from public use areas and. Groups want trapping ban to aid montanas fishers northwest. As many as 100 of the animals were killed in montana between 2002 and 2016. Fish and wildlife commission tightens wolf, elk hunting. Nov 09, 2016 sportsmen defeat montana trapping ban union sportsmens alliance.

Sampled trapping license holders are sent the furbearer survey by mail in the spring following the end of the trapping season. 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. Special turkey permits 36550, 36551, 37550 and 37551 should have the weapons restriction. But after years of frustration that agency rules protected trappers not pets and the public brandborg is. We partner with our affiliate, trap free montana public lands, inc.

Land furbearer trapping seasons open december 1 across much of montana for bobcat, marten, fisher, and wolverine. Trapping ban urged for catsized forest predators in montana. No wolves caught in 1st weekend of montana trapping season. The discussion quickly expanded to montanas fisher trapping season, allowing a total of seven of the medium sized weasels to be harvested. 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. Sportsmen defeat montana trapping ban union sportsmens alliance. For example, during the 202014 trapping season, 58 fisher were incidentally trapped. Mt initiative i177, initiative to prohibit trapping and. We carry a full line of traps and supplies with a large, complete inventory. So far, a total of 26 wolves have been killed in fwps region 2, which includes most of westcentral montana.

Dec 07, 2016 as we are full on into trapping season, its worth sharing a few good reads from last month. 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. 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. At least 100 of the animals were killed in montana between 2002 and 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. Helena wolf trapping season was set to open across montana on tuesday and wildlife officials say safety is among their top priorities. 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. Large, dangerous steel leghold traps are hidden across montanas. Montana animal trap restrictions initiative, i177 2016 ballotpedia. Trappers after bobcat and wolverine must purchase their license by tuesday, november 30.

I177 would ban trapping on montanas public lands mtpr. Montana wolf trapping season about to start protect the. Trapping season 20162017 on wolves in montana closed on feb 28. 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. These dates are provided only as a general reference. Gregory thompson did a great job giving us tips and advice on maintaining good relationships with the landowners of the land you trap on. The montana line of traps were designed to be highly efficient and affordable. The mission valley, home to the northwest montana lake county wetland management district, is one of the premier locations for pheasant and waterfowl hunting. Montanas furbearing animals montana trappers association. Petition to initiate rulemaking to prohibit fisher. Unlike all the other trapped animals, montana regulations require trapped wolves to be immediately killed only by gunshot. Footloose montana reminds montanans that the wolftrapping season begins december 15, 2016, and ends february 28, 2017. There is no reason for recreational trapping in this century. Montana wolf trapping season about to start protect the wolves.

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. Antitrapping ballot initiative for montana voters on election day ammoland inc. 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. Mwf supports trapping as part of our outdoor heritage and as a wildlife management tool. Montana wolf trapping season set to begin wyoming untrapped.

The montana animal trap restrictions initiative, also known as i177, was on the november 8, 2016, ballot in montana as an initiated state statute. They are now limited to an area straddling the montanaidaho border. Montana bobcat trapping montana hunting and fishing. Incidental captures numbers in idaho have dropped dramatically since the 202014 trapping season. Antitrapping ballot initiative for montana voters on. Home hunting public comments 2016 2016 2017 furbearer seasons and 2016 quotas proposed. From the complete coverage of the 2016 montana election series. It was opposed by the montana trapping association and the the rocky mountain elk foundation.

Our mission is to promote education, modern day science, and nonlethal alternatives to trapping that foster responsible stewardship and respectful coexistence with wildlife. A yes vote was a vote in favor of prohibiting individuals from using animal traps and snares on state public lands. 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. See hunting and trapping guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. Trap free montana, incorporated is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization. Join the ranks of thousands of successful trappers, and give some a try this season. Schmitt enterprises inc is your onestop trapping supplies outfitter. Wolf kill statistics humane society of the united states. This a place for hunters to share their experiences with each other on what. Initiative 177 is a law proposed by initiative petition cited in the law as montana trapfree public lands act.

The montana fish and wildlife commission tightened wolf hunting rules near yellowstone national park and reduced elk shoulder seasons in westcentral montana thursday. Montana trapping ban on public lands initiative 2014. Montana trapping harvest reports are reported as estimates, much of which comes from of licensed trappers sampled, returning the voluntary surveys. Montana voters did not vote in favor of initiative177, which would have prohibited the use of traps and snares on public lands.

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 table below details how many wolves have been killed in each state during their trophy hunting seasons. Most of this is private land where i trap to help landowners with damage caused by beaver and. Wildlife, conservation, trapping and furbearers effective wildlife management. The montana trappers association a notforprofit organization concerned with. Idaho prohibits fisher trapping, but 86 were killed by trappers in the state accidentally in the same time period, according to. Remember, they have relatively large home ranges, so youll have to locate traplines where youll encounter lots of different home ranges. Frequently asked questions about trapping in montana. Mar 28, 2015 trapping montana muskrats with randy newberg. The montana trapping ban on public lands, initiative 169 was not on the november 4, 2014 ballot in montana as an initiated state statute. To report the harvest of a bobcat, fisher, otter, swift fox or wolverine, please call the harvest reporting line at 1877fwpwild 18773979453. Trapping is a traditional use of montanas wildlife resources and, like hunting and fishing. Petition to initiate rulemaking to prohibit fisher trapping. Montana montanas initiative 177 was soundly rejected by voters in.

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. With wolftrapping season set to open statewide this week comes excitement for hunters and trappers, but also public safety concerns. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each specieshunting season. Montana wildlife agency wants to keep current rules for. A morning of checking a small line of muskrat traps. For region 1 in the states northwest corner, the agency had proposed extending the general wolf hunting season from sept. Jan 15, 2019 they are now limited to an area straddling the montanaidaho border. Fur trapping is highly regulated, biologically sustainable, and an important part of montanas cultural history and outdoor lifestyle. Heres an interesting piece on the impact of the trade of amazonian furs in the mid20th century. We want to do it in the most effective and responsible way we can, montana fish, wildlife and parks spokesman john fraley.

Fish and wildlife commission tightens wolf, elk hunting rules. Season will close in 48 hours upon reaching the trapping district quota or on the season closure date, whichever occurs first. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. 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. Dec 12, 2016 helena wolf trapping season was set to open across montana on tuesday and wildlife officials say safety is among their top priorities. Measure to ban trapping on public lands trailing in early. Mt initiative i177, initiative to prohibit trapping. Closures all national parks, national wildlife refuges and indian trust or tribal trust lands are closed to trapping except as otherwise specified. 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. Coyote traps, wolf traps, trapping supplies, trap rigs, modified mb 750 wolf traps, fox traps, traps, snares, trapping scents and lures.

Apr 27, 2012 trapping is one of the oldest industries in the world, and you can still find people who do it in montana. 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. Montana animal trap restrictions initiative, i177 2016. We are just days away from the start of wolftrapping season in the treasure state. Posted on november 4, 2016 june, 2017 by ammoland editor. Montana traps are a proven and well respected brand among fur trappers as well as damage control trappers. Bill i177, which would have prohibited the use of animal traps on public lands, was voted down.