040-52 Wyo. Code R. §§ 52-9 - Fishes

The following section applies to nongame fish not otherwise defined as Aquatic Invasive Species in Commission Regulation Chapter 52, Regulation Governing Aquatic Invasive Species.

(a) Scientific and Educational Take. Unless otherwise specified, fishes listed in this subsection shall only be taken with a permit issued in accordance with Commission Regulation Chapter 33, Scientific Research, Educational or Special Purpose Permits.

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(b) Nongame fish not otherwise referenced in this section shall only be taken in accordance with W.S. § 23-2-104(a), (Archery licenses); W.S. § 23-2-201, (Fees; restrictions); W.S. § 23-2-202, (Age restrictions; fishing); W.S. § 23-2-206, (Underwater fishing); W. S. § 232 - 207, (Special limited fishing permits); W.S. § 23-2-208, (Landowner fishing); W.S. § 23-4-102(h), (Operation of privately owned fish hatchery); W.S. § 23-4-103, (License to seine; license for dealers in live bait); W.S. § 23-5-204, (Permission to take fish from licensed fishing preserve waters); Commission Regulations Chapter 33, Scientific Research, Educational or Special Purpose Permits; Chapter 46, Fishing Regulations; and Chapter 69, Importation and Possession of Live Cold-Blooded Wildlife.

(c) Take of nongame fish for use as live or dead baitfish shall be in accordance with W.S. § 23-4-103 (License to seine) and Commission Regulation Chapter 46, Fishing Regulations. Goldfish (Carassius auratus) and koi taken or purchased for use as bait shall be killed immediately. Live Goldfish or koi shall not be in possession while fishing.

(d) Take of nongame fish for display in aquaria or ornamental ponds shall be in accordance with Commission Regulation Chapter 69, Importation and Possession of Live Cold Blooded Wildlife. Nongame fish taken for display in aquaria or ornamental ponds shall not be released, abandoned or allowed to escape.

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040-52 Wyo. Code R. §§ 52-9

Amended, Eff. 9/6/2016. Amended, Eff. 9/15/2022.