Re: NANFA-- NC SC use of minnow traps

Joshua L Wiegert (JLW_at_dune.net)
Fri, 23 Jan 2004 14:53:43 -0500

When placing traps in areas with high amphibiam or reptile populations,
placing the trap so that part of it is above water is a must.

I've caught (drowned) shrews in water 6-8' deep. . . . its always a small
risk.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chip Rinehart" <crin_at_glassmaster.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 6:45 AM
Subject: RE: NANFA-- NC SC use of minnow traps




> I can' find any info on this on the SC DNR site but it seems like I
remember
> hearing that if a trap is to be left unattended, it must have a permit.
We
> catch mudpuppies and other salamanders pretty regularly with just dipnets
> and seines so we haven't really put much effort in using a minnow trap
> (other than just tossing one out while we are sampling a site then
> retrieving it before leaving).
>
> Chip in SC
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pinocchio [SMTP:antilupa_at_yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 11:24 PM
> > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> > Subject: NANFA-- NC SC use of minnow traps
> >
> > Hallo hallo,
> > I cannot find info on the use of minnow traps to catch
> > waterdogs in SC NC. Is it legit or such and so and
> > such and so...?
> > Thank you for feedback
> >
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