Regulations for Body-grip Traps Set on Land
Body-gripping traps set on land shall not be within 100 feet of a public trail except on Wildlife Management Areas.
A body-gripping trap measuring less than 5 1/2 inches may be set in any manner with or without the use of bait.
Body-gripping traps measuring 5 1/2 inches to 6 inches, set without the use of bait, must be set so that no part of the trap is 8 inches or more above the ground.
Body-gripping traps 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches set with the use of bait, lure, or other attractants may only be used as follows:
- Four or more feet off the ground.
In a container of the following design:
- opening height 6 inches or less
- 8 inch minimum spring notches
- trap recessed minimum of 4 inches
In a container of the following design:
- trap recessed 18 inches
- opening height and width 10 inches or less
In a container of the following design:
- only one entrance, facing the ground
- container set so entrance is no more than 6 inches from ground
- trap recessed minimum of 4 inches
NOTE:
- You may also build an enclosure of natural materials (e.g., logs or rocks). The opening height must be 6 inches or less and the trap must be recessed a minimum of 8 inches.
- After December 10th in the Northern Zone, body-gripping traps set on land may not be set with bait or lure.