Montana FWP is advertising an opportunity for up to 3 CSKT Tribal
members to trap muskrats on Ninepipes WMA.
The purpose is to reduce muskrat populations to lessen damage they
cause to water management structures. Burrowing by muskrats into
earthen dikes and ditch banks reduces the effective lives of these
structures and creates safety risks to habitat management staff operating
vehicles and equipment on and along canals and impoundments.
Trappers must comply with all tribal laws, rules, and regulations for muskrat
trapping. No land-sets are permitted. Motor vehicle access is only via
public roads — Walk-in only. Trapping permitted between January 13th –
March 15. Trapping should begin as early as possible after ice-out and end
as early as possible to avoid catching birds during spring migration. At the
end of the season, trappers will be required to provide a summary of
trapping effort and harvest.
Interested parties must contact Steve Larson (406-465-1632) for
information. Please provide your Tribal ID number when you call.
Response required by January 01, 2025.