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River Otter trapping in Minnesota

Season dates, bag limits, and method rules for river otter trapping in Minnesota — 2025–2026 season.

Opens
October 24, 2025
Closes
April 29, 2026
Bag limit
Quota — check current year
Reporting
Required

Method restrictions

Drowning sets encouraged

Special notes

Registration required.

Verify before the line. This record is drawn from typical MN season patterns and is pending final verification against the current Minnesota regulation digest. Always verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before setting.

River Otter in other states

Other states with published river otter season data.

Other species in Minnesota