The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Upper Snake Region was reached on Monday, December 11. The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the Upper Snake closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, December 14.
Any otter trapped in the Upper Snake Region after 11:59 p.m. Thursday, December 14 must be surrendered to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game office, 4279 Commerce Circle in Idaho Falls for a $10.00 reward. Trappers will be allowed to keep otters within this 72-hour period provided their personal quota of three has not been reached. Otters may only be turned in for reporting and tagging within the region where they were harvested.
Trappers can call 1-800-323-4334 or visit https://idfg.idaho.gov/trap/otter/quota for the most up-to-date information on otter harvest limits and closures. For more information on reporting requirements please review the 2022-2023 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons and Rules Booklet.