Why is keeping native fish so regulated?
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^^^^^ lolWell, the problem is the few people out there that would find some crazy thing to do with the fish and make things all crazy. So it is once again the few that ruin it for the many. To me the only problem I could find is that in some areas, if the fish are taken so young then they will not be able to reproduce and you will be cutting off the spieces, hence there are so many size regulations on marine fishing, shelfishing, etc. But the law is the law, what can you do.
ewurm said:
Not true in MN, and I've done lots and lots of researches on this. I've even went to a old mans fishing forum and the fishing experts says it is legal to keep your catch as a pet.
Ok here's the scoop, if you got a kid with you then you can keep 1 fish per child as a pet. Even if it's a undersize game fish, yes a game fish. It's in the state law, but I forgot what the rule # was. Now that you know it's time to collect, I don't have kids but I can borrow one....
Please don't ask where my info is, it'll take me forever to find this fact again like I did this one other time.
Where I live (California) there are very strick laws about collecting native species. After talking to quite a few dept. of fish and game, animal control officers, and biologists in the area, I have surmised that the main reason for these laws is to prevent depletion of the natives species. They are afraid that if it is allowed, people will collect them and sell them until there are no fish left. Certain native species can be sold as long as they have a permit that says they were collected lawfully, or were bred from lawfully collected stock. Of course that means someone had to buy the permit, so these fish can get pretty expensive. The fine for getting caught collecting varies depending on species and area. If you collect even a common fish from a protected area you can get charged quite a bit.
Luckily, I work with people who have collecting permits, so when they come back with something interesting, as long as it is not endangered, I can often ask for some, or for offspring. Strangely, it is actually much cheaper to get California native fish that were bred elsewhere and shipped here. I'm not sure about the legality of that, though.
Luckily, I work with people who have collecting permits, so when they come back with something interesting, as long as it is not endangered, I can often ask for some, or for offspring. Strangely, it is actually much cheaper to get California native fish that were bred elsewhere and shipped here. I'm not sure about the legality of that, though.
I guess when its all said and done with $90 bucks isnt so bad to expand your hobby. I can easily spend that on Mtn Dew in a month.lol or some odd ball fish thing that I dont use. Spend the money, do the research and let your hobby grow and it all just might seem worth it in the end.
Here in Alaska I CAN'T keep ANY native fish. I can keep ines from lower 48 if I can get them from a supplier though.
On the lake that my parents live, if you can't catch a bass it's because you are fishing with your hands! There is no way the stock could be depleted by aquarium enthusiasts. Most people I know don't want the responsibility of keeping a goldfish in a bowl.
Here in Idaho you have to have a permit to transport any live fish. The reasoning behind this is the fish and game doesn't want people transplanting fish to where they can do harm to the ecosystem. For example, the yellowstone cutthroat is threatened by the rainbow which, I believe, was a transplant to this area.
ewurm said:You can keep a lot of reef species that are in danger but I can't transport one LMB fry that would probably be eaten any way from a lake that has so many bass you can fish with your eyes closed.
Dear Senator: Please pull your head out of your ass, stop spending all of my money, start passing laws that make sense, and stop bothering with the inconsequential.
i think u answerd ur own ?
