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I had a few questions from you folks out there that Larry sent my way so let me answer them. 

Dear Agent Lyons,

 

Where can I legally hunt ducks on Mark Twain Lake and it tributaries. Is it O.K. to hunt in the North Fork, Elk, South, or Middle forks? Are there particular refuge areas I should be aware of? Are there any restricted dates? Can Blinds be built, left floating or do they all have to be removed daily? Can you do a rules and regs page to answer some or all of these questions in time for duck season? Thanks       

The first question dealt with duck hunting around the lake.  There is one refuge, you cannot go in after Oct. 15^th, it is part of Elk Fork arm and Middle Fork arm.  There are buoys up indicating that you cannot enter, it is north of hwy 154 bridge by the Elk Fork boat ramp up to about gravel boat ramp off route U.  If you want a picture of the refuge, all Mark Twain Lake Maps have this area highlighted.  This is the only place you cannot hunt ducks on the lake.  As for blinds they cannot be permanent structures, whether they float or not, and they cannot be left unattended, they are usually just boat blinds or temporary blinds you construct on the bank that day.  Most people hunt from boats that better be big enough to handle rough water because it can get nasty on the lake.  If you want more info, or if I did not answer your question right shoot out another e-mail. 

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The next question has to do with crappie and if a person can catch a limit of 15 crappie below the dam and 15 on the lake. 

I have two questions about fishing limits and separation.
1. Can I catch 15 fish on the lake and then go to the river below the dam and catch 15 more?
2. Do fish have to be kept separate at all times or just until they are cleaned?

Thanks for providing this site for those of us that would like to do things correctly.
 

Yes you can do that and you better keep these fish separate and identifiable because if I check you, I am the one you have convince that you caught 15 on the lake and 15 below the dam.  If you cannot, than the fine for 15 fish over the limit has gone up and is around 375 dollars.  The other question, do I have to keep them separate and identifiable till I clean them?  Yes you do, and after they are cleaned also.  The rule says that all game must be kept separate and identifiable at all times alive or dead.  So that means when you clean your catch they must remain that way and the bags have to be labeled with full name address and conservation number, it also would be helpful if the number of fish are labeled on the bag also.  So the best way to be okay with us, is to keep your fish separate and identifiable in the boat, at the cleaning station, and in the freezer.