I got my list from the table of contents of the book " Wild furbearer Management and Conservation in North America". Every species that has a trapping method of harvest and has a season is how I came about my list. There were multiple species that have total protection such as black footed ferret, ocelot and polar bear. When I added up those species that could be harvested by trapping methods, I came up with 32 species. Spotted skunks were counted as one species in the book (which was published in the 1980's). I have since broke them down into eastern and western which then adds up to 33 species. I understand that Alaska has in the past allowed foot snares for grizzly bears. Whenever I have checked the AK regs that option has not been allowed, so I didn't include the brown bears. There are other species that can be trapped depending on the jurisdiction. Fox & grey squirrels, marmots, arctic hares, ground hogs, pikas and flying squirrels are examples. Since those species have little to no commercial value in the fur trade, they are not included on my list.
So...here's my list: Longtail, short tail and least weasels, wolverine, badger, otter, marten, fisher, mink, red fox, grey fox, kit fox, swift fox, arctic fox, coyote, wolf, striped skunk, hog nosed skunk, hooded skunk, eastern spotted skunk, western spotted skunk, mountain lion, lynx, bobcat, red squirrel, nutria, beaver, muskrat, possum, coon, ringtail, black bear and coati. That's my list. When I get a coati, I will have completed my list.
I'm sure some will ask why I didn't include another specific species or two. Feel free to make your own list. That's the sweet part of this journey. There are no written rules and as free trappers you can take this as far as your money, time and desire will permit.