ID River Otter Hunting

River Otter in Idaho

River Otter hunting season data across 7 GMUs in Idaho. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

7 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Trapping

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone clearwater-regionTrappingOct 15Mar 31
Zone magic-valley-regionTrappingOct 15Mar 31
Zone salmon-regionTrappingOct 15Mar 31
Zone southeast-regionTrappingOct 15Mar 31
Zone southwest-regionTrappingOct 15Mar 31
Zone upper-snake-regionTrappingOct 15Mar 31

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone panhandle-regionGeneralOct 15Mar 31

River Otter in Idaho: FAQ

When is river otter season in Idaho?

Idaho has 7 river otter seasons across 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Trapping, General). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.

Where is the best place to hunt river otter in Idaho?

The best GMUs for river otter in Idaho depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your River Otter hunt in Idaho

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.