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Resident Trapper Permit

It shall be unlawful for any resident 16 years of age or older to trap or attempt to trap any furbearing animals without first obtaining a current Resident Trapper Permit in addition to a hunting license. Permits are valid during open seasons for the year period July 1-June 30 and may be ordered from http://www.agfc.com/trapperpermit/ or by calling (800) 364-GAME, ext. 6359.

Those wishing to trap fox and coyote for sale as live animals must have a Resident or Non-Resident Trapper Permit, a hunting license, and a $25 Live Fox and Coyote Permit, which can be obtained from the Licensing Division in Little Rock (800) 364-4263.

A Resident Trapper Permit is not necessary to HUNT furbearers.