I have at least two, maybe more, otters in my ponds and I am wondering what damage to my fish population may occur. If anyone has had this experience and can provide advice, please let me know. I have read that an adult otter can consume about 2 1/2 pounds of fish per day.
I am quickly learning that there is no off time in pond management. After attacking the overpopulated catfish all spring and summer I figured I was done with the pond and time to deer hunt. During bow season I could see two otters swimming in my pond 8 acre pond. There is also at least one...
After fishing pretty hard for two days, I’m convinced the otters did a lot more damage than I thought or hoped. We have caught four sunfish or HBG crosses of some kind and two perch. No SMB, HSB, or large YP. Tossing out some feed it looks like I still have lots of golden shiners. ...
HELP two otters are in my pond and I'm stocking in less than a month! I NEED THEM OUT! ! WHAT DO I DO!
I'm experiencing a river otter problem in my ponds. I saw one under a floating dock and another in open water about two weeks ago. The otters didn't resurface and I haven't seen them since - just the evidence of their presence, half eaten fish. The previous otter occurrence was several yea...
Rats float better than most critters, and if you are ever invaded by sea otters or spotted seals, they also need to be killed instantly or will sink. Otter travel a long circuit when hunting and travel through rather quickly unless, as some of you found out, they find a well appointed buffet.