Early Spring Food of the Otter in Michigan

The otter (Lutra c. canadensis) had year-round protection in Michigan for fifteen years prior to 1940. In the years immediately following 1920, it seemed that this animal faced virtual extirpation from the State, consequently a closed season was declared in 1925. Apparently as a result of this protection and of general improvement in its habitat, due in part to more effective forest fire control, the otter reestablished itself in sufficient numbers to