TITLE 17: CONSERVATION
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER b: FISH AND WILDLIFE
PART 860 FISH SALVAGE
SECTION 860.20 SALVAGE OPERATIONS


 

Section 860.20  Salvage Operations

 

a)     Fish shall be taken by person possessing a valid sport fishing license, commercial fishing license, or combination hunting and fishing license.

 

b)     The method for taking fish will be prescribed by the Department based upon site conditions, public use, and species to be salvaged.  Methods for taking fish shall include, but not be limited to, pole and line, hand capture, seining, netting, and spearing.

 

c)     No size limits or daily catch limits shall be in effect during the duration of this rule.

 

d)     Only commercial species of protected aquatic life (defined under 17 Ill. Adm. Code 830) taken under imperiled conditions may be offered for sale or barter.

 

(Source:  Amended at 7 Ill. Reg. 2718, effective March 2, 1983)