Selling/trading natives?

[Pyramid_Party]

Hi,


Is it illegal to sell or trade a native species that bred in your aquarium, pond, or a private pond? In other words, is the fish, frog, toad, etc your property?

 

[Mr.Catfish]

Depends on the state. In Ohio you must have a permit to sell native species.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

So even if it is something you bred in your tank or pond?

 

[Calihawk]

You know what there are a lot of native fishes being sold on Aquabid. I even saw some Largemouth Bass too.

 

[Mr.Catfish]

Yes, Ohio requires an aquaculture permit to breed and sell natives. Also for certain species you will need special permission from the chief of division of wildlife.

 

[sandtiger]

Most of those guys probably have the permits too. Usually you can trade natives without a problem but again it really depends on the state.

 

[bjbass]

Most of those guys probably have the permits too. Usually you can trade natives without a problem but again it really depends on the state.

I have called the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission on this topic about 5 times and never got a call back. I have emailed several different times and didn't get a response. I am getting extremely frustrated. I don't want to sell either.. just trade.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Well I am not trying to make a business of it. Just wanna sell a few things. I also was planning on buying some natives from a licensed dealer. And when those breed was planning on selling the babies. But I am a little apprehensive cause I'd like to know I am in the clear. I don't wanna advertise and have someone set up a sting on me and show up at my door giving me fines etc.

I was told by this licensed dealer that breeding my own natives and selling should not be illegal.

 

[davdev]

Well I am not trying to make a business of it. Just wanna sell a few things. I also was planning on buying some natives from a licensed dealer. And when those breed was planning on selling the babies. But I am a little apprehensive cause I'd like to know I am in the clear. I don't wanna advertise and have someone set up a sting on me and show up at my door giving me fines etc.

I was told by this licensed dealer that breeding my own natives and selling should not be illegal.

I am not sure of the legalities, so I can't comment there, but I find it highly unlikely you are going to get caught in a sting if you throw a few fish up on Aquabid, provided they are not endangered. I just don't think the resources are available to bust someone for selling a few Bluegills. Now, if we are talking a large scale operation you garner some attention, but otherwise, I would not worry.

 

[kzimmerman]

I got caught wanting to trade natives. Didn't get into trouble, because I didn't actually do it, but in VA you cannot import or export any wild animal.