Hoop nets and traps may not exceed an overall length of 18 feet or a width greater than four feet. No leads or wings are permitted on hoop nets or traps. Only hoop nets constructed of fabric mesh with twine size No. 15 or larger and slat catfish traps constructed of wood or synthetic slats with at least two one-and-one-half-inch openings in each end are allowed. Wire fish traps are prohibited.

Source: 8 SDR 58, effective November 30, 1981; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 11 SDR 80, effective December 16, 1984; 16 SDR 220, effective June 21, 1990; 46 SDR 116, effective April 29, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18 (2)(14) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18 (2)(14) , 41-12-5, 41-12-12.

Prior versions effective: 1990-06-21.