Mussels and Clams

PURPOSE: This rule establishes seasons, methods and limits for taking mussels and clams. (1) Daily Limit: Five (5) in the aggregate. Limits apply to live and dead animals. Two (2) shell halves (valves) shall be considered one (1) mussel or clam. Asian clams may be taken and possessed in any number. (2) Methods: Hand, handnet or pole and line. (3) Seasons: Throughout the year. (4) Mussels and clams taken and possessed under this rule may be used as bait. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.240, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed June 13, 1994, effective Jan. 1, 1995. Amended: Filed May 30, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 1996. Amended: Filed Sept. 29, 2004, effective Feb. 28, 2005. Amended: Filed Sept. 17, 2014, effective March 1, 2015. *Original authority: 252.240, RSMo 1972, amended 1984.