West Virginia Seasons End Soon For Furbearer Trapping and Hunting

By Vanessa Torres

West Virginia -(Ammoland.com)- The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds that various trapping and small game seasons are ending soon.

The hunting and trapping seasons for red and gray fox, bobcat, and raccoon will end Feb. 29, 2016. The trapping seasons for coyote, otter, mink and muskrat also will end Feb. 29, 2016. Trapping season for beaver continues until March 31, 2016.

Beaver trappers are reminded that it is illegal to set traps during the month of March for beaver unless those traps are in water. Trappers should be aware that it is illegal to set traps or leave traps set after noon on the last day of the respective season.

All beaver, bobcat, otter and fisher pelts are required to be checked in within 30 days of the close of their respective season. Hunters and trappers can check game one of the following three ways:

1) Internet – www.wvhunt.com
2) Stopping at any license agent (You will not have to bring the animal with you.)
3) Telephone – Call 1-844-WVCHECK (1-844-982-4325)

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