River otter season dates by state, 2026-27
River otter season is open now in 0 of the 6 states read so far. Each state's page lists dates by method and zone, from the agency's own page.
| State | Status | Today | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | Opens soon | opens Nov 15, 2026 (Trapping) | 1 |
| Kentucky | Opens soon | opens Nov 16, 2026 (Trapping) | 2 |
| Tennessee | Opens soon | opens Nov 20, 2026 (Trapping) | 2 |
| Georgia | Upcoming | opens Dec 1, 2026 (Trapping) | 1 |
| Ohio | Upcoming | opens Dec 26, 2026 (Trapping) | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Upcoming | opens Feb 13, 2027 (Trapping) | 1 |
States not listed have not been read yet; they are added in order of reader demand.