Attempts to control the otter population are succeeding, the Missouri Department of Conservation says.

Missouri trappers seem to be getting a handle on river otter numbers in Texas County and the area, according to a report from the Missouri Department of Conservation. With a little help from world fur markets and knowledge gained through studies and field experiments, the agency hopes to find an acceptable balance between the needs of river otters, anglers and property owners, officials said Friday.

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