DNR - Raccoon

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• Fur Harvester License, Resident and Nonresident

• Furbearer Season Dates - 2007/2008 (Table)

• Licensed Fur Buyers PDF icon

• Fur Harvester Rules

• Special Management Units

• Furbearer Registration

• Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting

• Incidental Catches

• Federal Regulations

Seasons

Trapping
Zones 1 & 2: October 15 - January 31
Zone 3: November 1 - January 31

Hunting
Statewide: October 1 - January 31

Raccoon may be hunted or trapped on private property by a property owner or designee at any time if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed.

See "Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting" for specific regulations governing the hunting of this species at night.


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