Trapping is a wildlife management tool used on some national wildlife refuges. Trapping may be used to protect endangered and threatened species or migratory birds or to control certain wildlife populations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also views trapping as a legitimate recreational and economic activity when there are harvestable surpluses of fur-bearing mammals. Outside of Alaska, refuges that permit trapping as a recreational use may require trappers to obtain a Refuge special use permit. Signs are posted on refuges where trapping occurs.
A permit is required to trap at Iroquois NWR. We currently offer marsh and upland trapping in accordance with New York State laws and Refuge-specific regulations. Check out the trapping fact sheet and/or contact the Refuge for specific regulations. Trapping hours are sunrise to sunset.
You can obtain permits in person at the Visitor Contact Station beginning October 1. No permits are issued after the New York State trapping season begins or when 50 permits have been issued, whichever comes first. There is a $50 fee for Marsh Trapping Permits. Upland Trapping Permits are free. All trappers are required per permit requirements to complete a Trapping Report, which will be issued along with the permit. Additional regulations apply. Contact Refuge office or pick up a trapping fact sheet at the headquarters.
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