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Post by trapperjdb on Oct 2, 2013 19:50:13 GMT -6
I was planning on trying fish sticks this year, but at last weeks convention in Millidgeville, I was told that it is illegal to use exposed fish heads on a stick in Iowa. Is this true, or are fish sticks an exception to the exposed bait rule.
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Post by bradphillips on Oct 2, 2013 19:55:58 GMT -6
Depends on where you are, some sections of rivers have exposed bait laws. Could be solved with grass.
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Post by hillbillyken on Oct 3, 2013 4:54:29 GMT -6
I know some guys use a piece of cloth to cover the head and some use a small square piece of cardboard to cover the bait. it only has to be covered enough to were it not visible from the sky.
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Post by LLLTrapper on Oct 3, 2013 6:15:40 GMT -6
If covering don't use two traps on drowners. If you catch one coon in one trap and he takes off the cover and exposes the bait but goes down the slide you will be illegal at that point. LLL
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Post by Selvig on Oct 3, 2013 6:45:35 GMT -6
If you're not on the Mississippi, Missouri, or Des Moines you don't have to worry about it. If you are certain counties on each river are listed in the handbook.
Where I'm using T bars and I'm concerned about Eagles. I set in deeper water where they wont be standing and pecking at food. Ur tucked under brush where they will be less willing to go.
Be responsible please, I'm guessing it wouldn't take very many trapped bald eagles to stop all T-bars/fishsticks.
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Post by 4fur on Oct 3, 2013 12:00:33 GMT -6
If you're not on the Mississippi, Missouri, or Des Moines you don't have to worry about it. If you are certain counties on each river are listed in the handbook. Where I'm using T bars and I'm concerned about Eagles. I set in deeper water where they wont be standing and pecking at food. Ur tucked under brush where they will be less willing to go. Be responsible please, I'm guessing it wouldn't take very many trapped bald eagles to stop all T-bars/fishsticks. Very solid advice, Selvig! On one side of I-29 I can set FSs legally and 100 yards to the west, No. I have never caught an eagle and there are plenty around, too. A friend on the other side of the state caught a couple right away though, so use caution and common sense. I have used the fish stick set for over 20 years and did catch a Redtail hawk once. I HATE hawks so it pained me to release it unharmed. When I grabbed the wet hawk to release him, he ruined a gauntlet and gave me a deep talon puncture. So if you catch a bird, be careful when releasing them. And maybe rethink the FS set in that area even if exposed bait is legal.
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Post by trapperjdb on Oct 3, 2013 16:16:52 GMT -6
Thank You for the feedback guys.
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Post by TRapper on Oct 3, 2013 20:44:27 GMT -6
only thing I didn't read in all that advice is that the fish stick set has to be in/over the water otherwise it is illegal if done on dry land
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Post by LLLTrapper on Oct 4, 2013 5:39:28 GMT -6
All of this "advice" is on the IA DNR regulations and are titled "exposed bait" I strongly suggest that everyone setting a trap this year reads and follows the regulations for trapping to the letter. I love trapping and do not want someone not reading the laws to be an issue for us to loose a trapping tool. LLL
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Post by Griz on Oct 4, 2013 15:05:36 GMT -6
All of this "advice" is on the IA DNR regulations and are titled "exposed bait" I strongly suggest that everyone setting a trap this year reads and follows the regulations for trapping to the letter. I love trapping and do not want someone not reading the laws to be an issue for us to loose a trapping tool. LLL X2. Regardless of the "advice" one receives, Conservation Officers go by the rules in the "2013-14 Iowa Hunting and Trapping Regulations". These regulations are available in printed form for most sporting goods stores and on line at www.iowadnr.gov/.
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