Report Nr. 2957 Michigan Furbearer Catch By Trappers, 1982-83

This report presents estimates of trapper catch and estimates of pelt values of some of Michigan's important furbearers for the 1982-83 trapping seasons. Furbearer catch data for the last three trapping seasons is presented in this report; also listed is the number of trappers and average take per trapper for 12 species. The species included in this report are the muskrat (Ondatra zibethica), mink (Mustela vison) , raccoon (Procyon lotor), opossum (Didelphis marsupialis), striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), weasels (Mustela sp.), red fox (Vulpes fulva), gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus). coyote (Canis latrans), bobcat (Lynx rufus), beaver (Castor canadensis), and river otter (Lutra canadensis).