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River Otter trapping in Wisconsin

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

Opens
October 31, 2025
Closes
April 29, 2026
Bag limit
Permit-based quota
Reporting
Required

Special notes

Must apply for permit in spring.

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

River Otter in other states

Other states with published river otter season data.

Other species in Wisconsin