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COYOTES, PRAIRIE DOGS AND OTHER NONGAME
Residents do not need a permit to hunt these species; however, nonresidents must have a hunt (small game)
permit� A Habitat Stamp is not required:
Coyote Porcupine Prairie dog Woodchuck
PROTECTED MAMMALS
The following are protected and may not be hunted or trapped in Nebraska:
FURBEARERS
The following applies to all furbearers:
• There is no bag limit for residents� Nonresidents may harvest up to 1,000 furbearers, with an additional
fee for each additional 100 furbearers taken�
• Hunting, trapping and running of applicable species is permitted statewide, except in federal and state
refuges and sanctuaries�
• Furbearer hunting and trapping hours are 24 hours a day
MUSKRAT
Season dates – Nov� 1 – March 31, 2018 (trap only)
BEAVER
Season dates – Nov� 1 – March 31, 2018 (trap only)
BADGER
Season dates – Nov� 1 – Feb� 28, 2018 (hunt and trap)
MINK
Season dates – Nov� 1 – Feb� 28, 2018 (hunt and trap)
BOBCAT
Season dates – Dec� 1 – Feb� 28, 2018 (hunt and trap); March 1 – Nov� 30, 2017 (running, no harvest)
Remarks – Fur harvest permit is required during running and harvest seasons�
Tagging – Contact the nearest conservation officer or Game and Parks office to have a bobcat tagged; also:
• All bobcats harvested must be registered and tagged by Game and Parks within two calendar days of the
close of the season�
• All bobcats harvested must be tagged before the pelt is sold�
• To prepare a carcass for tagging, create a small hole and insert a Popsicle stick, pencil or similar object
between the lower eyelid and the eye so the stick exits behind the upper lip, this will allow the bobcat to
be tagged even when frozen� See example at michigan.gov/ dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_10880-31603--
,00.html�
• Otherwise, bring bobcats in thawed or skinned�
Black-footed ferret
Bear
Moose
River otter
Swift fox
Spotted skunk
Canada lynx
Gray wolf
Southern flying squirrel
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