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Ontario Mussels (AKA clams) are protected
05-26-2013, 04:03 PM (This post was last modified: 05-27-2013 03:46 PM by OldTimer.)
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Ontario Mussels (AKA clams) are protected
Hey,

I was considering trying to salt some freshwater clams to use as bait, but I did remember reading once that some were protected by law.

Much to my surprise I found that one quarter of native southern Ontario species (11 of 41) are endangered.

I quickly forgot my idea to get some from a local river.

In fact "it is illegal to collect live native mussels or their shells without a MNR permit". Read this:


.pdf  Mussels_W08.pdf (Size: 501.88 KB / Downloads: 31)

Heads up!

Cheers,

OldTimer

<>< I once gave up fishing. It was the most terrifying weekend of my life. ><>

See you on the river.
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05-27-2013, 03:26 PM
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RE: Ontario Mussels (AKA clams) are protected
Would that include Zebra mussels? Assuming of course the mussels have already contaminated the area.

I know in saltwater muscles are often my go-to bait.
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05-27-2013, 04:01 PM
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RE: Ontario Mussels (AKA clams) are protected
(05-27-2013 03:26 PM)Sailor Joe Wrote:  Would that include Zebra mussels? Assuming of course the mussels have already contaminated the area.

I know in saltwater muscles are often my go-to bait.

No Zebra Mussels are not protected. If you end up pulling some weeds or branches out of the water with your hook and you find Zebra Mussels, try to take them off or throw it out ect...
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