PA River Otter Hunting

River Otter in Pennsylvania

River Otter hunting season data across 10 GMUs in Pennsylvania. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

10 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Trapping

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 1ATrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 1BTrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 2FTrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 2GTrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 3ATrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 3BTrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 3CTrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 3DTrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 4CTrappingFeb 13Feb 21
Zone 4ETrappingFeb 13Feb 21

River Otter in Pennsylvania: FAQ

When is river otter season in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 10 river otter seasons across 10 zones, split by weapon (Trapping). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.

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

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

Plan your River Otter hunt in Pennsylvania

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

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