Trapping

[onebentarrow]

I read the thread on hunting your own land and the definition of said land.
I have a 2 part question
#1 can you trap your own land with out a license and does the same definition apply to the land for trapping.
#2 I own lake front properity. Can i set a trap for beaver in the water in front of my properity with out a license.
Thanks for the reply

[morrison]

Part 1

Indiana Code 14-22-11-1(b)(2) states an individual may not take or chase, with or without dogs, a wild animal without having a license, except an owner of farmland located in Indiana who is a resident or nonresident of Indiana and the spouse and children living with the owner may hunt, fish, and trap without a license on the land that the owner owns. I did not post the statute in this response but it is posted in its entirety in the response you are referencing.

Part 2

If it is a private lake, you could set the trap as long as you have rights to use the lake and the trap is anchored on property you own.
If it is a public lake, it would depend on the regulations pertaining to how ownership and access is established and where property lines are defined.

If you have additional questions, let me know.