Transporting bait from infested waters (in MN)

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> >>> Brian Klawitter 5/30/2007 >>>
> Hi
>
>
> The guys at In-DepthAngling have a question about live bait and VHS.
> Please pass this on to whom ever can best answer this.
>
> This spring on LOTW’s a CO stopped us on shore and talked with us about
> live bait (minnows) and the spiny water flea. He said if we change the
> water in our minnows at the landing, we could legally take them home
> (assuming it was fresh water and not out of the lake). If we didn’t have
> any fresh water along, we would have to dispose of the minnows properly.
>
> My question is….us cat guys use a cooler to transport our bait
> (bullheads) to and from the rivers. We fill the coolers with fresh water
> before leaving to go fishing…and no river water enters these coolers
> (we don’t change the water on the river). Do we have to dispose of our
> bait when we leave the river??
>
> Thanks again for all of your help…
>
> Brian

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From: The MN DNR:

> Thanks for your question. The issue that is in the forefront is the transport
> of water from designated infested waters 6216.0500 subpart 3. At this time, I
> am not coming up with a reason why you couldn’t keep/transport the bait
> bullheads as long as the water in the coolers is non-infested water or water
> that has not been contaminated.
>
> However, I would like to note that when fishing on designated infested waters,
> that we need to be very careful because some water from the lake/stream will get
> in the boat and in containers. Consequently, it may be in the best interest of
> our natural resources and for you to have bottled water along so that you can
> change the water at the access sites. Also remember, that it is going to be very
> difficult for the Officer to determine where a particular batch of water came
> from or for you to substantiate where the water came from when you are leaving
> the area.
>
> Hope your catfishin’ days are going well.

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Bottled water?

I think that would cost more than the bait

I always keep mine in Evian It makes them nice and lively.

Ralph, try Canada Dry tonic next time. They really get lively.

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Ralph, try Canada Dry tonic next time. They really get lively.

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Nope, I save the Gin and Tonics for myself

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Ralph, try Canada Dry tonic next time. They really get lively.

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Nope, I save the Gin and Tonics for myself

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Not much of a gentleman, are you. You gotta treat a bullhead right before using her…for bait.

Come on guys, throw a few shots of the the Capt. in there, and you can use the bullheads that are picking fights. They are more aggressive

Great question, I think when the CO stops ya he could probably tell the water in the cooler is not from the river (clear) I guess unless you just caught them and the bullies are still throwing up junk.

Bullheads Puke? What the hell is in that water:

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Great question, I think when the CO stops ya he could probably tell the water in the cooler is not from the river (clear) I guess unless you just caught them and the bullies are still throwing up junk.

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