May 05 2009
Conservation Agents Find a Truckload of Paddlefish
During the morning of Tuesday, April 22nd, Conservation Agents uncovered numerous paddlefish related violations at a residence in rural Barry County.
Upon arriving at the residence, Conservation Agents found a group of individuals in the process of butchering 61 paddlefish that had been harvested from Table Rock Lake the previous evening.
Conservation Agents conducted an inspection of the fish and uncovered in excess of 30 violations of the Wildlife Code in regards to their take and/or possession. Some of the violations that were uncovered included possessing over the limit of paddlefish, possession of under-length paddlefish, failing to keep fish separate or identifiable, and receiving improperly labeled fish or wildlife. As a result of the investigation, Conservation Agents issued a total of 12 citations to members of the group.
Conservation Agent Dan Akin, a ten year veteran agent assigned to Stone County, stated, “I’ve never seen any one group of fishermen take that many paddlefish.”
Conservation Agent Travis McLain added, “It was a lot of fish. It was a shame that other sportsmen won’t get a chance at these fish.”
The harvest of paddlefish is strictly regulated. Paddlefish may only be taken in accordance with specified sport fishing methods from March 15th through April 30th. The daily limit for paddlefish is 2 with a possession limit of 4 fish. All fish taken by one angler must be kept separate or distinctly identifiable from fish taken by another, and any fish given away or received must be labeled with the name, address, species, date taken, and permit number of the taker.
These regulations are necessary to ensure that limits are not exceeded, fish populations remain healthy, and that high quality angling experiences are available for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, contact Conservation Agent Travis R. McLain at (417) 847-4784 or by e-mail at travis.mclain@mdc.mo.gov .
Upon arriving at the residence, Conservation Agents found a group of individuals in the process of butchering 61 paddlefish that had been harvested from Table Rock Lake the previous evening.
Conservation Agents conducted an inspection of the fish and uncovered in excess of 30 violations of the Wildlife Code in regards to their take and/or possession. Some of the violations that were uncovered included possessing over the limit of paddlefish, possession of under-length paddlefish, failing to keep fish separate or identifiable, and receiving improperly labeled fish or wildlife. As a result of the investigation, Conservation Agents issued a total of 12 citations to members of the group.
Conservation Agent Dan Akin, a ten year veteran agent assigned to Stone County, stated, “I’ve never seen any one group of fishermen take that many paddlefish.”
Conservation Agent Travis McLain added, “It was a lot of fish. It was a shame that other sportsmen won’t get a chance at these fish.”
The harvest of paddlefish is strictly regulated. Paddlefish may only be taken in accordance with specified sport fishing methods from March 15th through April 30th. The daily limit for paddlefish is 2 with a possession limit of 4 fish. All fish taken by one angler must be kept separate or distinctly identifiable from fish taken by another, and any fish given away or received must be labeled with the name, address, species, date taken, and permit number of the taker.
These regulations are necessary to ensure that limits are not exceeded, fish populations remain healthy, and that high quality angling experiences are available for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, contact Conservation Agent Travis R. McLain at (417) 847-4784 or by e-mail at travis.mclain@mdc.mo.gov .
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