It doesn't matter if you catch it, only that you own it. I'm just trying to help you avoid possible jail time and possibly thousands in fines. I won't turn you in considering i live in a different country plus you seem to want to take good care of the fish but someone else might report you.
Longest kept Northern pike
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It doesn't matter if you catch it, only that you own it. I'm just trying to help you avoid possible jail time and possibly thousands in fines. I won't turn you in considering i live in a different country plus you seem to want to take good care of the fish but someone else might report you.
I can just say i'm keeping it as bait lol
sorry, it's illegal to use game fish as bait as far as I know and even if it is I doubt it will work once the pike hits 8-10 inches
alright enough of legal talk most people catch there natives and don't have permits for them so w.e
most natives kept are sunfish, bullhead, bowfin, perch, and minnows, most of which don't require any permit. Pike are on a different level legally due to their popularity as a gamefish
most natives kept are sunfish, bullhead, bowfin, perch, and minnows, most of which don't require any permit. Pike are on a different level legally due to their popularity as a gamefish
....awesome can we talk about actually keeping them and experience w/ doing so
my friend had a VERY close call with keeping natives. he had a largemouth bass, which was illegal. His sister fould out the law and called the authoraties to get revenge for a prank and they popped by. the only reason he avoided prosecution was because his bullhead ate the bass, which was maybe an inch or two shorter then the catfish before the authoraties got to his house and they couldn't verify anything. Just trying to help you avoid that sort of thing.
Yeah you must make sure what you are doing is Legal, And you have the correct permits for everything. You can risk some serious money and jail time if you are caught doing something illegal. Why not just apply for the permit and make it so your legal if its required in your state.
It doesn't matter if you catch it, only that you own it. I'm just trying to help you avoid possible jail time and possibly thousands in fines. I won't turn you in considering i live in a different country plus you seem to want to take good care of the fish but someone else might report you.
I don't know where you got your info but It's not illegal to keep game fish in the states. You don't need a permit in all states either. Some states do require a permit to keep native fish and a few prohibit it. But not all states are the same. And the Us fish and wildlife service won't come after you unless you are keeping a US endangered or threatened species or a species on the banned list.
Also it is not illegal to use gamefish as bait in all states. Here in Ohio you can use any fish you want to as bait. As long as it was caught by legal means and meets any size requirements.
I understand that Canada laws may be different. But I don't remember OP saying he was from Canada.
If a permit is required in OP state then I would advise you to get said permit. Since you are posting on public forum.
............. k fine Ill get the permit guys! Thank god you talked me out of such a reckless descision.........
