Cage Trap Regulations

[tryinhard]

Seems like I read somewhere that we were restricted to 144 square inches for the opening of a cage trap. Is this true? I can't seem to find it anywhere. I think it used to be in the wildlife code.

[bigjohn]

I think that refers to cage traps for rabbits during the hunting season.

[tjm]

John is correct. (ed, this applies to hunting permit holders)

www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/3csr/3c10-7.pdf

(K) Cage-Type Trap. Groundhogs, rabbits,
and squirrels may be taken by cage-type trap,
the opening of which may not exceed one
hundred forty-four (144) square inches, during
the open hunting season, at any hour, by
the holder of a hunting permit. Cage-type
traps shall be plainly labeled on a durable
material with the user’s full name and
address or Conservation Number and shall be
attended daily.


Trapping Regs here;
www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/3csr/3c10-8.pdf