1. Wild animals whose fur is valuable and hunted or trapped for commercial use.
Usage: Plural form; typically used in hunting, wildlife management, and fur trade contexts.

Examples

• Beaver, mink, and otter are among the most prized furbearers in North America.
• The state regulates the hunting season for furbearers to protect wildlife populations.
• Trappers have traditionally harvested furbearers for their pelts.
• Conservation efforts aim to maintain healthy populations of furbearers.
• The fur trade depends on sustainable management of furbearers.