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Fox & Coyotes

Coyote
2012-2013 Season Information
Fox and Coyote Trapping Season: Statewide Oct. 15 - March 1
See Note 1 below.
See Winter Fox and Coyote Non-lethal Cable Restraints for regulations governing the trapping of fox and coyote.

Coyote Hunting Season:
Statewide July 15 - April 15
See Notes 1 and 2 below.
Residents possessing a valid small game license may hunt coyote during the established season.

Gray and Red Fox Hunting Seasons: Statewide Oct. 15 - March 1
See Note 2 below.

Note 1: Coyote may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed.

Note 2: See Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting for specific regulations governing the hunting of these species at night.

More information:
Identifying Wolves and Coyotes
Dog Training for Fox Hunting






Related Links
 •  Report Diseased Wildlife
 •  Wildlife Disease
 •  Youth Hunting
 •  Hunters with Disabilities
 •  Report Wildlife Observations
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