With warmer weather approaching, it brings many activities with it.
One of the most popular activities among sportsman is fishing. As fishing activity increases, one of the common questions agents get is regarding the rule of keeping wildlife separate or identifiable.
According to the Wildlife Code of Missouri in rule 3 CSR 10-4.137, wildlife must be kept separate or distinctly identifiable from that of wildlife taken by another person.
When it comes to fishing, we often get asked if it is possible for two fishermen to use the same bucket or live well to keep their fish in. The answer is yes, as long as one person's fish can be distinctly identified from the others.
A common and easy way to achieve this is to clip the fin of one individual's fish so that one person has fish without the fin clipped while the other person's fish have an identifiable notch in the fin.
There are other ways that a person can distinctly identify their fish, such as attaching floats, but the easiest and most convenient way seems to be the fin clip method.
With that being said, enjoy the warmer weather and do not hesitate to call your local agent with any questions that you may have.