River otter trapping closes for the season in the Southwest Region

The river otter harvest quota for Idaho's Southwest Region was reached on Monday, January 13. As a result, the otter season for the Southwest Region closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, January 16.

River otters must be presented at the Southwest Region office in McCall or Nampa 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. on January 16, must surrender those otters at the McCall or Nampa FIsh and Game office for a $10 reward.

Trappers can call 1-800-323-4334 or visit https://idfg.idaho.gov/trap/otter/quota for the most up-to-date statewide information on otter harvest limits and closures. For more information about reporting requirements please review the 2024-2025 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons and Rules Booklet .

For further information, contact regional wildlife managers at the Nampa (208-465-8465) or McCall (208-634-8137) offices, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.