39.01 -- Crayfish Harvest Restricted

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It is unlawful for a person to:

  1. Harvest crayfish (crawdads, mudbugs, crawfish) without a valid fishing license as required in Code 03.02;
  2. Fish more than 10 crayfish traps simultaneously;
  3. Fail to check crayfish trap(s) and remove any catch within 24 hours of setting trap(s);
  4. Fail to remove crayfish trap(s) when no longer in use for fishing (not baited for more than 24 hours);
  5. Sell Arkansas wild-caught crayfish;
  6. Retain any species taken with crayfish tackle other than crayfish and baitfish. All other species must be immediately returned to the waters where taken; or
  7. Move crayfish unless in compliance with Code 26.27.

PENALTY: Class 1

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