Resident Fishing Permit

PURPOSE: This rule establishes a fishing permit for residents of the state. Resident Fishing Permit. To pursue, take, possess, and transport fish, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, and live bait. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. This rule was previously filed as 3 CSR 10-5.235. This version of rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974. Amended: Filed Aug. 1, 1980, effective Jan. 1, 1981. Amended: Filed Aug. 8, 1989, effective Jan. 1, 1990. Amended: Filed June 20, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 1996. Amended: Filed July 8, 1998, effective March 1, 1999. Amended: Filed Oct. 9, 2003, effective March 30, 2004. Amended: Filed May 25, 2023, effective Feb. 29, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025, effective Jan. 1, 2026.