Alberta got some really strict laws about transport of live native fish. I can go with out-the-province Canadian natives found in Ontario, Quebec and northeastern United States, but I have no interest in the gamefish variety they sell online or in stores.
I could get the specimen from stores, but I don't want to deal with the hassle of proving to the fish and wildlife management that the stock are legal, so I am not going to get involved with Albertan native fishkeeping. Believe me... I went there into that end when I kept some legally-purchased native reptiles.
It is not illegal for me to collect specimen on a camping trip and return them to the water when I am done, but I can't transport them without a research permit; which the permit is almost impossible to get.
Oh well, I support the provinical government for maintaining this stance.
I could get the specimen from stores, but I don't want to deal with the hassle of proving to the fish and wildlife management that the stock are legal, so I am not going to get involved with Albertan native fishkeeping. Believe me... I went there into that end when I kept some legally-purchased native reptiles.
It is not illegal for me to collect specimen on a camping trip and return them to the water when I am done, but I can't transport them without a research permit; which the permit is almost impossible to get.
Oh well, I support the provinical government for maintaining this stance.
OMG! I know. Isn't it ridiculous how many people think they can keep a fish that gets 4' plus just because it is native? Look up boys there is a great alternative. 
