Otter season in Montana runs Nov 1 – Apr 15 across 7 Districts.
| District | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone trapping-region-1 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-2 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-3 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-4 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-5 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-6 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone trapping-region-7 | Trapping | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
Otter season in Montana currently runs Nov 1 to Apr 15, across 7 season rows and 7 Districts, split by weapon (Trapping).
The best Districts for otter in Montana depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per District above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View District boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Montana seasons, public land, and license.