What is the required distance a trapper must maintain from an occupied dwelling unless they have explicit written permission from the owner?

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Safe trap placement around occupied dwellings is about protecting people and pets while respecting property rights. The rule sets a default buffer of 200 yards from any occupied dwelling, unless the trapper has explicit written permission from the owner to place traps closer. This distance provides a solid safety margin to prevent accidental encounters with people inside or near homes and to reduce liability and complaints. If the owner gives written permission, closer placement is allowed, but without that permission the 200-yard distance must be observed. The other distances don’t align with the standard safety requirement: 100 or 50 yards are too close to residences, and 500 yards is more restrictive than the typical rule and not the mandated distance unless a specific permit or rule allows it.