Furbearers

Furbearers are mammals that are traditionally hunted and trapped for their fur. Furbearers in Indiana include 14 species, 11 of which may legally be hunted and/or trapped.

Harvest is highly regulated and limited to furbearer populations able to sustain harvest. Because species abundance may vary from state to state, not all furbearers are trapped/hunted in all states. Learn more about regulated harvest of furbearers in Indiana.

Furbearers in Indiana

• Badger
• Bobcat
• Beaver
• Coyote
• Gray Fox
• Red Fox
• Least Weasel
• Long-tailed Weasel
• Mink
• Muskrat
• Opossum
• Raccoon
• River Otter 
• Striped Skunk

Other Resources

• Wildlife Research Reports
• Nuisance Wildlife