Kentucky river otter season 2026-27 Opens soon
River otter season in Kentucky is opens Nov 16, 2026 (Trapping).
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 16, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 2 days |
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 16, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Opens soon opens in 2 days |
River otter hunting in Kentucky runs from Nov 16, 2026 (Trapping) to Mar 31, 2027 (Trapping) in the 2026-27 season, and is opens Nov 16, 2026 (Trapping).
Statewide seasons: trapping Nov 16, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027; hunting Nov 16, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, KDFWR Season Dates viewer (page). Read yesterday.