N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-5.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:25-5.8 - Mink (Mustela vison), muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), and nutria (Myocaster coypus) trapping only

(a) Mink, muskrat and nutria are to be taken by trapping only.

(b) The annual mink, muskrat, and nutria trapping season is as follows:

1. Northern Zone: 6:00 A.M. on November 15 through the following March 15, inclusive.

2. Southern Zone: 6:00 A.M. on December 1 through the following March 15, inclusive.

3. Trapping Zone Boundaries: Trapping zones shall be defined as follows: That section of New Jersey situated North (or South) of a line starting at the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and the Pennsylvania border at Trenton, then Northeast along Route 1 to its intersection with Route 287 in Middlesex County, then east along Route 287 to its intersection with the New York State line at Staten Island.

(c) General provisions: No trap stakes or traps shall be placed or set before the times as indicated in this section.

(d) Authority: N.J.S.A. 23:4-37, 23:3-1, 23:4-1 and other applicable statutes.

(e) See N.J.A.C. 7:25-5.12, General trapping rules.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-5.8

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2264(a), effective 9/8/2015

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2921(a), effective 9/5/2017