Problem is that there is no way at all to know the difference between a captive animal that is out there for some reason (trade / sell / breeding loan) and one that was just taken. And with the current non-game permit system in place there is no need to do bag limits either, that should be addressed by the permits with the commercial permit holders turning in records on everything to collect data.



Simple fact is that we would herp the ROW because we enjoy it as a hobby and social event, it is cheaper and easier to stay home and deal with captive stock anyway. The only people really hurt by this are the ones that live in the areas that we are being chased out of.. you can still get your critters every spring as they hatch. But I admit it is still not as fun as putting in the time and effort to find something out on the rocks.
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