The otter quota was a topic of discussion at the ATA AGM. It appears that many trappers share your comments about otter populations. The suggestion was to inform your local officers about population levels and sightings, with as much specifics as possible. It was also brought up that reporting incidental otter catches is important. While there is no proof it happens, it has been suggested that in the past trappers have dumped incidental otter catches, as they had no interest in skinning an otter just to hand it over. Apparently you are no longer obligated to skin incidental catches and by turning them in you demonstrate their presence for sure. I have no quota but i've seen otters in sheep creek and the kakwa
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