Introduction Home Introduction Otters on Television Otter Information Trapping Children's Activities Introduction Welcome to our Otter site. In the mid-1930's, Missouri had only about 70 wild otters. In 1982, the Missouri Department of Conservation began restoring wild otters to Missouri's wetlands, rivers and streams. The restoration eforts have exceeded our expectations.
Otters now live in just about every Missouri watershed.
In fact, with over 10,000 otters, we may even have too many. This site includes information on otter biology and ecology, Missouri's otter restoration program, and more. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of the Missouri Dept. of Conservation is prohibited.