Shovelnose Sturgeon

PURPOSE: This rule establishes seasons, methods and limits for taking shovelnose sturgeon. (1) Daily Limit: Ten (10), except on the Missouri River downstream from Carl R. Noren Access to Chamois Access where all shovelnose sturgeon must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. (2) Methods: Pole and line, trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, or jug line. (3) Seasons: Throughout the year. (4) Length Limits: All shovelnose sturgeon more than thirty inches (30") in length, measured from the tip of snout to the fork of tail, must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. (5) Shovelnose sturgeon, or parts thereof (including eggs), may not be used as bait. (6) Shovelnose sturgeon must remain whole and intact while on waters of the state or adjacent banks. (7) Extracted shovelnose sturgeon eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks, and may not be transported. Shovelnose sturgeon eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Dec. 30, 2003, effective July 1, 2004. Amended: Filed Sept. 29, 2004, effective Feb. 28, 2005. Amended: Filed Oct. 2, 2006, effective Feb. 28, 2007. Amended: Filed Oct. 10, 2008, effective April 30, 2009.