With the winding down of various hunting seasons, the trapping season takes the spotlight. Winter, being the optimal time, ensures the thickest and best-conditioned fur for harvest. Beyond furs, meats from several furbearers, such as beaver, muskrat, and raccoon, are culinary delights in hunting communities. Beaver meat can be prepared similarly to beef, while slow-cooking raccoon mimics the flavors of pulled pork. For specific details and season dates for each species, refer to the DNR hunting and trapping webpage.
