Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission › Rule 002.00.08-015 - Commercial Fishing Regulations

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
Proposed Commercial Fishing Regulations for Implementation
			 in 2009
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Code Clarification: 1.00J POINT SYSTEM FOR HUNTING
			 AND/OR FISHING VIOLATIONS. Assign violation points to Non-resident Aquatic
			 Turtle Dealer Permit Requirements.
Code 39.01B does not have violation points assigned to it,
			 therefore 18 violation points need to be added.
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Code Clarification: 37.05 TAKING BAITFISH
			 BELOW DAMS PROHIBITED.
The intent of this regulation is to prohibit taking baitfish
			 within 100 feet below dams, except for taking shad with hand-held operated dip
			 nets. Exception 1 refers to 37.04C, when it should refer to 37.04E.
[BULLET]
Code Clarification: 39.04 AQUATIC TURTLE
			 TACKLE RESTRICTIONS.
Language in this code needs to be changed because it was not
			 defined where exactly the lines attach to the hoop and where to begin measuring
			 the 1 inch throat size.
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Code 41.12: UNDERSIZED COMMERCIAL FISH
			 PROHIBITED. Changing the minimum length limit on paddlefish on the MS
			 River.
After meeting with commercial fishermen, it has been agreed the
			 minimum length limit on paddlefish in the Mississippi River will remain 34
			 inches. It was also agreed the minimum length limit for paddlefish on the AR
			 River below Dardanelle will remain 36 inches.
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Code 41.24: POSSESSION AND USE OF FIDDLER
			 SIZE HOOP NETS AND SLAT TYPE FISH TRAPS RESTRICTED TO CERTAIN PUBLIC WATERS.
			 Allow Fiddler Size Hoop Nets in the Sulphur River.
The Sulphur River is in Southwest Arkansas and enters Arkansas
			 from Texas. This river is open to the use of commercial tackle but is the only
			 river that is not open to the use of fiddler sized hoop nets in the area. By
			 allowing the use of fiddler nets, the regulations pertaining to the use of this
			 gear in SW Arkansas will be more consistent with those of the Red and Little
			 rivers.
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Code 41.30: PADDLEFISH AND STURGEON
			 POSSESSION RESTRICTIONS ON WHITE RIVER, ARKANSAS RIVER AND BORDER
			 WATERS.
Changing the boundary on the White River to the Newport Access
			 above the Hwy 367
bridge.
Commercial fishermen requested the boundary to be changed because
			 they use the Newport Access on a regular basis. Under the current boundaries,
			 when they have their catch and leave the river, they cannot legally use the
			 Newport Access. By changing this regulation, the commercial fishermen will be
			 able to use the access and the paddlefish sanctuary will still be
			 protected.
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Code 41.39: PADDLEFISH AND STURGEON HARVEST
			 RESTRICTIONS. Changing the season dates for paddlefish and sturgeon statewide,
			 except for the Dardanelle and Ozark Pools of the AR River.
After meeting with commercial fishermen, it has been agreed to
			 change the season dates for paddlefish to sunrise, November 20 through
			 midnight, April 10, with the exceptions of the Dardanelle and Ozark Pools on
			 the AR River. The season starting date has also been changed to November 15 for
			 sturgeon.
Sportfish Regulation
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Code 31.01B: Prohibiting the take of Largemouth
			 bass in Lake Hindsville
Lake Hindsville was recently renovated and is filling with water.
			 It has been recently stocked with fingerling largemouth bass, therefore it is
			 imperative to place a catch and release regulation on this lake to protect the
			 bass.
01.00J
POINT SYSTEM FOR
		  HUNTING AND/OR FISHING VIOLATIONS
Upon the accumulation of 12 points for hunting and/or fishing
			 violations within a three year period, the individual will be ineligible to
			 apply for any Commission deer, turkey and elk permit hunts for the following
			 three-years. The accumulation of 18 points for hunting and/or fishing
			 violations within a three-year period may result in the revocation of all
			 hunting and/or fishing licenses and the privileges attached thereto for one
			 year, and the accumulation of 30 points within a five year period may result in
			 the loss of all licenses and privileges for three years. A revocation of
			 hunting and/or fishing licenses and privileges occurring for a third time
			 during an individual's lifetime may result in the lifetime revocation of all
			 hunting and/or fishing licenses and privileges. Any person who forfeits bond,
			 pleads guilty or nolo contendere, or is found guilty of violating any hunting
			 or fishing regulation shall be assigned points as follows:
CODE NO.
TYPE OF VIOLATION
POINTS
39.01(B)
Non-Resident Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit
						Requirements
18
37.05
TAKING BAITFISH IMMEDIATELY BELOW DAMS PROHIBITED
. It shall be
		  unlawful to take baitfish within one hundred (100) yards below dams or similar
		  constructions.
EXCEPTION:
(1) Shad may be taken in compliance with Code
		  37.04( E).
PENALTY
: $100.00 to
			 $1,000.00.