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River otter trapping closed for the season in the Panhandle Region

| January 30, 2025 1:00 AM

The river otter trapping season in the Panhandle Region closed Jan. 27 after the harvest quota was met Jan. 24, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

River otters must be presented at the Panhandle Region office in Coeur d'Alene to obtain the appropriate pelt tag within 72 hours of harvest. Any trapper who has already reached their statewide personal quota of three otters, and/or traps any otters after 11:59 p.m. Jan. 27 must surrender those otters at the Panhandle Region Idaho Fish and Game office for a $10 reward.  

Trappers can call 1-800-323-4334 or visit  idfg.idaho.gov for the most up-to-date statewide information on otter harvest limits and closures.