The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Southwest Region was reached on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. As a result, the otter season for the Southwest Region closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
Trappers will be allowed to keep otters trapped prior to 11:59 p.m. on February 13, 2026, provided their personal quota of 3 has not been reached. Any otters trapped in the Southwest Region after 11:59 p.m. on February 13, 2026, must be surrendered to the Department for a $10.00 reward. The counties included in this closure are defined in the furbearer regulations as Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties.
River otters must be presented at the Southwest Region office in McCall or Nampa to obtain the appropriate pelt tag within 72 hours of harvest.
Trappers can call 1-800-323-4334 or visit https://idfg.idaho.gov/trap/otter/quota for the most up-to-date statewide information on otter harvest limits and closures. For more information about reporting requirements please review the 2025-2026 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons and Rules Booklet.