Iowa river otter season 2026-27 Open
River otter season in Iowa is open now, last season closes Feb 28, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
| Trapping | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
River otter hunting in Iowa runs from Nov 7, 2026 (Hunting) to Feb 28, 2027 (Hunting) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Feb 28, 2027.
Statewide seasons: hunting Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027; trapping Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa DNR 2026/27 Furbearer Seasons, Hunting; Iowa DNR 2026/27 Furbearer Seasons, Trapping (page). Read today.