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Since reintroduction to the state in 1995, otter populations in Indiana are among the highest in the world. Now going into its 9th season, otter trapping helps keep populations healthy.
What’s a river otter? River otters in South Dakota live in and around sources of open water that are available throughout the year, with most found along the Big Sioux, Minnesota and James rivers.
After this deadline, any trapped otter is considered an incidental take and must be surrendered to the GFP. A live trapped otter should be released to the river, but the GFP should be notified.
A wildlife photographer in Bucks County captured a rare image of a North American river otter in a Falls lake. Scientists say that's a great sign.
Hunting is an issue as well. I would love to have your help protecting Vermont river otters from trapping, whether that means making licenses more expensive, making rules around trapping stricter, ...
The proposed otter trapping season would run from November through March. For at least the first year there would be a cap of 600 otters total and 2 otters per person.
While river otters were once on the state's threatened species list, they've now rebounded enough to have a short trapping season on the east side of the state.
The live trap is primarily for the bunnies, but they seem to know exactly where to go — and it isn’t into the trap, but into the garden or other spots with epicurean delights.
After checking the tag against game commission records, Zuck learned that the otter had been captured on Maryland's Eastern Shore during the winter of 2002 and released along with five ...
What’s a river otter? River otters in South Dakota live in and around sources of open water that are available throughout the year, with most found along the Big Sioux, Minnesota and James rivers.