Also known as: Musk beaver
MuskratMuskrats are stocky, broad rodents that make burrows in the banks of waterways. Special adaptations allow them to live a semi-aquatic lifestyle. They have insulating and buoyant brown fur, partially webbed hind feet and a scaly tail. Their teeth protrude in front of its lips to keep water out while they gnaw on plants. Muskrats are known for the musky-like odor that gave the animal its name.
Habitat & Range
The Muskrat is an aquatic rodent who is commonly found throughout Nevada’s waterways. They habituate wetland areas with ample vegetation where they can construct their conical-shaped houses and bank dens out of plant matter.
Life History
Muskrats are nocturnal mammals that do not hibernate, and need to consume fresh vegetation daily to survive. They use their specialized front teeth to chew down plants like cattails, sedges, and pond weed. They will also occasionally consume crawfish, snails, and other small fish. Outside of breeding, Muskrats exhibit aggressive behavior against others of their species. Depending on available resources, Muskrats can have up to three litters of a maximum of ten young every year. Muskrats are able to live on their own as early as a month after birth!
Status, Trends & Threats
Disease; Predation
Hunting Season
Oct 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Muskrat in Nevada
Muskrat trapping in Nevada runs Oct 1-Apr 30. No bag limit. Found across Nevada's waterways, muskrats inhabit wetlands with ample vegetation. They do not hibernate and need to consume fresh vegetation daily. They can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes while swimming.
When is Muskrat hunting season in Nevada?
Oct 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026.
What's another name for Muskrat?
Muskrat is also known as Musk beaver in Nevada.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
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| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Oct 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026. | Link |
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Muskrat trapping in Nevada runs Oct 1-Apr 30. No bag limit. Found across Nevada's waterways, muskrats inhabit wetlands w | Link |
