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 > > > > > > ===== > > ---- > > /"Unless stated otherwise, comments made on this list do not necessarily > > / reflect the beliefs or goals of the North American Native Fishes > > / Association" > > / This is the discussion list of the North American Native Fishes > > Association > > / nanfa_at_aquaria.net. To subscribe, unsubscribe, or get help, send the word > > / subscribe, unsubscribe, or help in the body (not subject) of an email to > > / nanfa-request_at_aquaria.net. For a digest version, send the command to > > / nanfa-digest-request_at_aquaria.net instead. > > / For more information about NANFA, visit our web page, > > http://www.nanfa.org

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