Furbearer Guide

Information on Nebraska Furbearer Species

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Trapper News and Reports

Please report any observations of spotted skunks (also called "civet cat") to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Notice that you can now use the online sign up form if you would like to be added to our list of depredation trappers. Just click on the link above called "Depredation".

Please report recent river otter sightings you have made to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The collection of statewide observation reports is an ongoing effort that can give us some information about distribution and activities of river otters in Nebraska.

Contact Information

Sam Wilson
Furbearing and Non-game Mammals Program Manager
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503
sam.wilson@nebraska.gov

You will also find information on furbearer seasons, fees for permits, recent fur harvesting news, past survey results an more.

We hope you find this information both information and useful. Feel free to offer your comments and suggestions on how we can improve.