INDIANA – The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened a public comment period for proposed changes to Indiana’s river otter trapping rule before they vote on the final adoption of the proposed changes.
Indiana DNR proposes to open otter trapping statewide but keep all other otter regulations the same. The proposed changes will allow otters to be trapped statewide, allowing people to handle emerging wildlife conflicts in all counties and simplify the otter regulations. The DNR is confident the change will not negatively affect river otter populations, which staff will continue to monitor.
Public comments can be submitted online. Locate the “Comment on this rule” link in the Rule Docket for the River Otter Trapping Rule. The deadline for public comments is April 11.
Questions about the proposed otter-trapping rule changes should be directed to Geriann Albers at 812-822-3304 or galbers@dnr.IN.gov.
Visit the DNR website for more information on the proposed rule changes.
