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Otter Control and Management Information

Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage 1994

Thanks to trapping and wildlife management, otters are returning to much of their historic range in North America. However, with increased numbers, comes problems as otters can cause great damage to fisheries and property.

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Scientific Name: Lutra canadensis Otter. Photo by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Biology

Photo Credits: NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Photo

Otter pelt. Photo by Dallas Virchow River Otter fur
Description: Otter have short, thick, luxurious fur.
Photo Credits: Dallas Virchow

Sign

Damage

kills fish and shellfish;

Solutions

Habitat Modification

To exclude use 3 inch or smaller mesh.

Repellents

None known to be effective

Trapping

#220 Conibear or other body grip traps; box traps; snares;

Shooting

Not practical (even if legal).

Toxicants

None

Diseases-Safety

Legal Issues

Living With Otters

River Otter (general information)--Colorado Department of Natural Resources

Publications & Resources

River Otter Control--Missouri Dept. of Conservation

News

Feb. 16, 2007. Some river otters have gone wild, state agency warns. Louisville, KY The Courier-Journal

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