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Trapping out of state question #8327649 01/30/25 11:00 AM 01/30/25 11:00 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Smithville, Missouri S sigpros OP trapper
sigpros OP trapper S Joined: Nov 2008 Smithville, Missouri	For those of you that trap out of state do you change your tags out on all your traps or do you just double tag them? I have always wondered this. I might get lucky enough to trap out of state sometime and I was wanting to see how you guys do it

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327652 01/30/25 11:08 AM 01/30/25 11:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine	I'm just guessing but would think you use your own name tags from your own state.Good question. NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327662 01/30/25 11:27 AM 01/30/25 11:27 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks	If your using a state issued number you need to add one. I just use my name and address here and away. Saves a lot of headaches. I just check to see they are tagged. Dont have to make sure its the right one. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327666 01/30/25 11:32 AM 01/30/25 11:32 AM
Joined: Mar 2017 Wy G Giant Sage trapper
Giant Sage trapper G Joined: Mar 2017 Wy	It depends on the state. The best thing to do is contact the state wildlife agency that you are going to trapp and see what options you have. When I trapped in Iowa I used the tags from my residence in KS. I also contacted the local DNR to let them know I would be trapping in the area and I had my ks tags on my trapps. That's been over 30 years ago. In Mississippi you are issued a one time # If I remember correctly. Christ is King

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327713 01/30/25 12:37 PM 01/30/25 12:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 MD D DaveP trapper
DaveP trapper D Joined: Jan 2007 MD	I had another set of tags made with two other states' ID#s on them, following their respective state abbreviation.

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: DaveP] #8327719 01/30/25 12:43 PM 01/30/25 12:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine	Originally Posted by DaveP I had another set of tags made with two other states' ID#s on them, following their respective state abbreviation. So a person would have to get a trapping license from that state and a ID number to have seperate trap tags made up to trap in that state? NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327731 01/30/25 01:02 PM 01/30/25 01:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2025 Minnesota W West Oak trapper
West Oak trapper W Joined: Jan 2025 Minnesota	You won't have that problem in Minnesota. Minnesota does not allow Nonresident trapping unless the trapper Owns the property that they'll actually trap on. And Minnesota has a "tag" requirement on the trap itself also. Current address, or State ID number or Driver's license number I believe. A person Must Complete a Minnesota State Certified Trappers Course and pass, also before being Issued a Minnesota trapper license.

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327740 01/30/25 01:19 PM 01/30/25 01:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Vernal, Utah, USA Dan Barnhurst trapper
Dan Barnhurst trapper Joined: Mar 2011 Vernal, Utah, USA	Utah requires furharvestor education, a nonresident furbearer license and your traps tagged with your trap identification number issued by the state (once issued good for your lifetime). United we stand.

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: West Oak] #8327742 01/30/25 01:20 PM 01/30/25 01:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine	Originally Posted by West Oak You won't have that problem in Minnesota. Minnesota does not allow Nonresident trapping unless the trapper Owns the property that they'll actually trap on. And Minnesota has a "tag" requirement on the trap itself also. Current address, or State ID number or Driver's license number I believe. A person Must Complete a Minnesota State Certified Trappers Course and pass, also before being Issued a Minnesota trapper license. That goes both ways now with alot of states.With a state that does not allow nonresident tapper you then are not allowed to trap in the other state as well.Its sad and to bad. NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327749 01/30/25 01:26 PM 01/30/25 01:26 PM
Joined: Nov 2017 West Central MN 20scout trapper
20scout trapper Joined: Nov 2017 West Central MN	Being from the Peoples Republic of Minnesota, I am very limited to what states I can trap due to reciprocity due to West Oaks explanation. I normally just use my MN number but Kansas requires a name and address. Just added a second tag after talking to a KS CO and all was good. Just make sure both tags are readable and still on after making a catch. Ignorance is not an excuse these days but most CO's are willing to discuss such things beforehand. Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: 20scout] #8327754 01/30/25 01:37 PM 01/30/25 01:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine	Originally Posted by 20scout Being from the Peoples Republic of Minnesota, I am very limited to what states I can trap due to reciprocity due to West Oaks explanation. I normally just use my MN number but Kansas requires a name and address. Just added a second tag after talking to a KS CO and all was good. Just make sure both tags are readable and still on after making a catch. Ignorance is not an excuse these days but most CO's are willing to discuss such things beforehand. So for Kansas my Maine trap tag with my name and address is good enough to trap in Kansas after buying the nonresident trapping license there? NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327773 01/30/25 02:18 PM 01/30/25 02:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks	Yes Bruce. Or you can use the ID# on your license. Many states name and address your legal. Thats why I dont use a #. Each state has a different #. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: sigpros] #8327784 01/30/25 02:41 PM 01/30/25 02:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin	I trapped In MS NC SC and WY. I never had an issue with my WI trap tags. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: Bruce T] #8327813 01/30/25 03:28 PM 01/30/25 03:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2017 West Central MN 20scout trapper
20scout trapper Joined: Nov 2017 West Central MN	Yup. Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.

Re: Trapping out of state question [Re: Bruce T] #8327815 01/30/25 03:29 PM 01/30/25 03:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2017 West Central MN 20scout trapper
20scout trapper Joined: Nov 2017 West Central MN	Originally Posted by Bruce T Originally Posted by 20scout Being from the Peoples Republic of Minnesota, I am very limited to what states I can trap due to reciprocity due to West Oaks explanation. I normally just use my MN number but Kansas requires a name and address. Just added a second tag after talking to a KS CO and all was good. Just make sure both tags are readable and still on after making a catch. Ignorance is not an excuse these days but most CO's are willing to discuss such things beforehand. So for Kansas my Maine trap tag with my name and address is good enough to trap in Kansas after buying the nonresident trapping license there? Yup! Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.

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