Hunt Kinzua - Hunting the ANF and Kinzua Region
Warren, PA
64.8°F
Wind: 5.6 mph
Daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Sunset 7:56 PM
Dam Outflow
12,700 CFS
Falling
Gage Height
11.90 FT
USGS 03012550

Opossum

Furbearer | Season: CLOSED (2025-10-25 - 2026-02-22)
Opossum

Field Reference: Opossum

Appearance & Identification

Gray fur, white face, naked tail.

Preferred Habitat

Old farmsteads, river bottoms, and forest edges with thick brush.

Seasonal Behavior

Solitary and nocturnal, but often seen at dusk. Primarily a ground-dweller.

Recommended Tactics

Regional Trapping Sets for Opossum: Simple "Cage Traps" or "Dog-Proof" (DP) traps are most effective. Use sweet baits like marshmallows or jelly to avoid non-target catches. [Learn Opossum & Raccoon Trapping here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0awnTqTxU9U)

Field Notes & Facts

The only marsupial in North America, the Opossum is famous for its "death-feigning" defense and its immunity to most snake venoms.

Regional Trapping Sets for Opossum

Dirt Hole Set View Technical Diagram