R657-53-21. Prohibited Collection Methods

(1) Amphibians and reptiles may not be collected using any method prohibited in this rule and the proclamations of the Wildlife Board except as provided by a certificate of registration or the Wildlife Board.

(a) Lethal methods of collection are prohibited except as provided in Subsections R657-53-27(6) and R657-53-28(6), (8),and (9).

(b) The destruction of habitats such as breaking apart of rocks, logs or other shelters in or under which amphibians or reptiles may be found is prohibited.

(c) The use of winches, auto jacks, hydraulic jacks, crowbars and pry bars are prohibited.

(d) The use of gasoline or other potentially toxic substance is prohibited.

(e) The use of firearms, airguns or explosives is prohibited.

(f) The use of electrical or mechanical devices, or smokers is prohibited except as provided in Subsection (2)(b).

(g) The use of traps including pit fall traps, can traps, or funnel traps is prohibited.

(h) The use of fykes, seines, weirs, or nets of any description are prohibited except as provided in Subsection (2)(b).

(2)(a) Any logs, rocks, or other objects turned over or moved must be replaced in their original position.

(b) Dip nets less than 24 inches in diameter, snake sticks, and lizard nooses may be used.