Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 040 - Game and Fish Commission
Sub-Agency 0001 - Game and Fish Commission Regulations
Chapter 69 - IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION OF LIVE COLD-BLOODED WILDLIFE
Section 69-13 - Stocking and Personal Use of Cold-Blooded Wildlife

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 69-13

Current through March 23, 2024

No amphibians, reptiles, mollusks, crustaceans, their viable gametes (eggs and sperm), fertilized eggs or any hybrid or transgenic product thereof shall be stocked or released into the waters of this state unless authorized in writing by the Chief of Fisheries. Fish stocking shall be conducted in accordance with Commission Regulations Chapter 49, Private Stocking of Cold-Blooded Wildlife and Chapter 51, Private Fish Hatcheries.

(a) Live amphibians and reptiles imported, taken or possessed for personal use shall be confined and shall not be released, abandoned or allowed to escape.

(i) Use or possession of live or dead amphibians or reptiles while fishing is prohibited in accordance with Commission Regulation Chapter 46, Fishing Regulations.

(ii) Live amphibians and reptiles shall not be placed in ornamental ponds, unless otherwise specified in this regulation.

(b) Live mollusks and crustaceans imported, taken or possessed for personal use, shall be confined and shall not be released, abandoned or allowed to escape.

(i) Mollusks and crustaceans shall not be placed in ornamental ponds.

(ii) Use of crayfish as fishing bait shall be in accordance with Commission Regulation Chapter 46, Fishing Regulations.

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