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Where to Trap on Public Land? #2782020
04/10/19 11:47 AM
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I know furbearer trapping season is over, but the regulations say there is no closed season on Coyotes, beaver, coons, opossum, etc. Where am I allowed to trap these animals on public land? Or is it only private? WMAs? national forests? AM I allowed to trap off of highways, or other "public" land that isn't generally used for hunting? I'm near Birmingham and looking to get into it if there is anywhere close I can go. Thanks.

Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Madd] #2782401
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You can probably find private land owners willing to let you trap their properties. Most folks I know want to get rid of predators but dont have time to do it. Are you an experienced trapper?

Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Madd] #2782454
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no damn where on public land


We will burn that bridge when we get there
Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Madd] #2782704
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You can trap on most WMA's, you just have to get a permit from the area biologist. I trapped a bunch of foxes and bobcats off of Coosa WMA in high school.

Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: crenshawco] #2782711
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Originally Posted by crenshawco
You can probably find private land owners willing to let you trap their properties. Most folks I know want to get rid of predators but dont have time to do it. Are you an experienced trapper?


I'd definitely try this, over public.

Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Beadlescomb] #2783527
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Originally Posted by Beadlescomb
no damn where on public land

Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Madd] #2783529
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I've never had an issue trapping public land, except for one missing critter from a trap that was set right off the main road on the WMA. It's really not that bad

Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Madd] #2784277
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Originally Posted by Madd
I know furbearer trapping season is over, but the regulations say there is no closed season on Coyotes, beaver, coons, opossum, etc. Where am I allowed to trap these animals on public land? Or is it only private? WMAs? national forests? AM I allowed to trap off of highways, or other "public" land that isn't generally used for hunting? I'm near Birmingham and looking to get into it if there is anywhere close I can go. Thanks.

I got a place close to Bham if you’re interested. I’ll turn you loose on it! Good fishing too.
Pm me if you’re interested.

Last edited by Johnal3; 04/13/19 08:51 AM.

Originally Posted by BPS
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Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Johnal3] #2784565
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Originally Posted by Johnal3
Originally Posted by Madd
I know furbearer trapping season is over, but the regulations say there is no closed season on Coyotes, beaver, coons, opossum, etc. Where am I allowed to trap these animals on public land? Or is it only private? WMAs? national forests? AM I allowed to trap off of highways, or other "public" land that isn't generally used for hunting? I'm near Birmingham and looking to get into it if there is anywhere close I can go. Thanks.

I got a place close to Bham if you’re interested. I’ll turn you loose on it! Good fishing too.
Pm me if you’re interested.


Make sure it's after turkey season, I don't want to step on any traps.

Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: 3toe] #2784665
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Originally Posted by 3toe
Originally Posted by Johnal3
Originally Posted by Madd
I know furbearer trapping season is over, but the regulations say there is no closed season on Coyotes, beaver, coons, opossum, etc. Where am I allowed to trap these animals on public land? Or is it only private? WMAs? national forests? AM I allowed to trap off of highways, or other "public" land that isn't generally used for hunting? I'm near Birmingham and looking to get into it if there is anywhere close I can go. Thanks.

I got a place close to Bham if you’re interested. I’ll turn you loose on it! Good fishing too.
Pm me if you’re interested.


Make sure it's after turkey season, I don't want to step on any traps.


Other than some damage to your underwear I wouldn't expect any real issues on stepping in a trap. Heck, I got two fingers in a 4 coiled Bridger #5 beaver trap (not a conibear) a couple of weeks ago with barely a bruise. Conibear's are a whole different game.


"Cull" is just another four letter word...
Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: k bush] #2784732
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Originally Posted by k bush
Originally Posted by 3toe
Originally Posted by Johnal3
Originally Posted by Madd
I know furbearer trapping season is over, but the regulations say there is no closed season on Coyotes, beaver, coons, opossum, etc. Where am I allowed to trap these animals on public land? Or is it only private? WMAs? national forests? AM I allowed to trap off of highways, or other "public" land that isn't generally used for hunting? I'm near Birmingham and looking to get into it if there is anywhere close I can go. Thanks.

I got a place close to Bham if you’re interested. I’ll turn you loose on it! Good fishing too.
Pm me if you’re interested.


Make sure it's after turkey season, I don't want to step on any traps.


Other than some damage to your underwear I wouldn't expect any real issues on stepping in a trap. Heck, I got two fingers in a 4 coiled Bridger #5 beaver trap (not a conibear) a couple of weeks ago with barely a bruise. Conibear's are a whole different game.

His arse better make sure he gets out before I come through there though!


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Re: Where to Trap on Public Land? [Re: Madd] #2785959
04/15/19 01:11 PM
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I think you can trap on WMAs but not sure about outside of normal season. Like hunting hogs in summer. But I do think your more liable if you catch a dog or something and happen to break or hurt its leg.


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