Members Hays Posted February 5, 2014 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks. The MDC never responded to my question. Too busy I guess. See you on the Jack's Fork in April, just fishin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hays Posted February 18, 2014 Author Members Share Posted February 18, 2014 I take it back, the MCD responded to my question about fishing when the season is closed today. Catch and release is the rule: Sorry for the delay in my response. Yes, you can fish Missouri streams during the closed black bass season as long as you release any black bass (largemouth, spotted, or smallmouth) that you catch. The fishing seasons that are listed in the "Wildlife Code" pertain to keeping fish. Anyone with a valid fishing permit (or people exempt from a fishing permit) is allowed to do catch-and-release fishing year-round.You can find this listed in section 3 CSR 10-6.505(3)(A) of the "Wildlife Code" here: http://sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/3csr/3c10-6.pdf#page=7I hope this helps,Andrew BransonFisheries Programs SpecialistMissouri Department of Conservation2901 West Truman BlvdP.O. Box 180Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180tel: 573-522-4115, ext. 3501fax: 573-526-0990andrew.branson@mdc.mo.gov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Andrew will shoot it to ya straight. He was my Stream Team go to guy when he was in charge. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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