Opossum Legal Status
The opossum is unclassified and may be trapped or killed year-round; no permit is necessary. No permit is necessary for the use of live (cage) traps; however, a special trapping permit is required for the use of all traps other than live traps
It is unlawful to release an opossum anywhere within the state, other than on the property where it was legally trapped, without a permit to do so. Except for bona fide public or private zoological parks, persons and entities are prohibited from importing opossums into the state without a permit to do so.
Because legal status, trapping restrictions, and other information about opossums change, contact your local Animal Evictor for updates.
It is unlawful to release an opossum anywhere within the state, other than on the property where it was legally trapped, without a permit to do so. Except for bona fide public or private zoological parks, persons and entities are prohibited from importing opossums into the state without a permit to do so.
Because legal status, trapping restrictions, and other information about opossums change, contact your local Animal Evictor for updates.
This information was provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Russell Link, and Michael Holmquist
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