LEWISTON, ID – The river otter trapping season in Idaho’s Clearwater Region will close at 11:59 p.m. Friday, January 30, after the regional harvest quota was met earlier this week.
According to Idaho Fish and Game, the harvest quota of 20 river otters for the Clearwater Region was reached on Tuesday, January 27. Under state regulations, the season automatically closes 72 hours after the quota is met .
Trappers may retain river otters that were legally trapped before the 11:59 p.m. Friday closure, as long as they have not exceeded the individual season limit of three otters. Any river otters trapped in the Clearwater Region after the closure deadline must be surrendered to Idaho Fish and Game. The department is offering a $10 reward for each surrendered otter .
The Clearwater Region includes Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce counties, as defined in state furbearer regulations .
Fish and Game officials encourage trappers to check current harvest limits and closures before heading out. Up-to-date information is available by calling 1-800-323-4334 or through the Idaho Fish and Game website. Additional reporting requirements and regulations are outlined in the department’s Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules .
