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River Otter trapping in Montana

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

Opens
October 31, 2025
Closes
April 14, 2026
Bag limit
Quota per district
Reporting
Required

Method restrictions

Foothold, cage only

Special notes

Pelt tagging required within 10 days of harvest.

Verify before the line. This record is drawn from typical MT season patterns and is pending final verification against the current Montana regulation digest. Always verify with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before setting.

River Otter in other states

Other states with published river otter season data.

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Other species in Montana

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