571—108.8(481A) Accidental capture of a river otter or bobcat during a closed season.
- 1. The river otter or bobcat is captured during a legal trapping season or as part of a legal depredation control process; and
- 2. A conservation officer is contacted within 24 hours and the river otter or bobcat and all parts thereof are turned over to a conservation officer as soon as practical.
A person who accidentally captures a river otter or bobcat during a closed season or in a closed area or after the person’s individual daily bag limit has been reached shall not be penalized provided that:
[ARC 9243C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]