Bullfrogs and Green Frogs: Seasons, Methods, Limits

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the season, methods, and limits for hunting frogs. Bullfrogs and green frogs may be taken from sunset, June 30 through October 31, by the holder of a hunting permit with a .22 caliber or smaller rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, atlatl, or by hand or handnet. An artificial light may be used. Daily limit: eight (8) frogs in the aggregate; possession limit: sixteen (16) frogs in the aggregate. Only the daily limit of frogs may be possessed upon the waters and banks thereof where daily limits apply. (See 3 CSR 10-6.615 for taking frogs by fishing methods.) AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.240, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Aug. 18, 1971, effective Dec. 31, 1971. Amended: Filed July 20, 1977, effective Dec. 31, 1977. Amended: Filed July 30, 1979, effective Jan. 1, 1980. Amended: Filed April 21, 1993, effective Jan. 1, 1994. Amended: Filed April 24, 2000, effective March 1, 2001. Amended: Filed Sept. 14, 2005, effective Feb. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Sept. 27, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008. Amended: Filed Sept. 30, 2010, effective March 1, 2011. *Original authority: 252.240, RSMo 1972, amended 1984.