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# \[9] 3 - Exceeding Bag or Catch Limits

**Definition**

Exceeding bag limits or catch limits is defined as the act of **hunting or fishing beyond the legally allowed number of animals or fish that may be taken within a specific time period**. These limits are set to ensure **wildlife conservation and sustainability**. Violations include:

* **Hunting more game animals** than the daily or seasonal limit allows.
* **Catching more fish** than permitted for a given species or area.
* **Failing to properly document game or fish harvests** when required by law.

**Legal Bag and Catch Limits**

* **Bag limits**: The maximum number of **wild game** an individual may hunt within a specific timeframe.
* **Catch limits**: The maximum number of **fish** an individual may catch per day or season.
* **Possession limits**: The total number of harvested game or fish a person may legally possess at one time.

Hunters and fishers **must review and comply** with the current bag and catch limits to avoid penalties.

**Hunting Bag Limits**

| **Animal**     | **Legal / Illegal to Hunt** | Bag / Possession Limit |
| -------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| Wild Tusk Boar | Legal                       | 8                      |
| Whitetail Deer | Legal                       | 10                     |
| Rabbit         | Legal                       | 12                     |
| Coyote         | Illegal                     | 0                      |
| Mountain Lion  | Illegal                     | 0                      |

**Fishing Catch Limits**

| **Fish Species** | **Legal / Illegal to Keep** | **Catch / Possession Limit** |
| ---------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Fish             | Legal                       | 50                           |
| Catfish          | Legal                       | 50                           |
| Largemouth Bass  | Legal                       | 40                           |
| Salmon           | Legal                       | 30                           |
| Goldfish         | Legal                       | 50                           |
| Redfish          | Legal                       | 20                           |
| Bluefish         | Legal                       | 15                           |
| Striped Bass     | Legal                       | 10                           |
| Rainbow Trout    | Legal                       | 10                           |
| Codfish          | Legal                       | 5                            |
| Tuna             | Legal                       | 3                            |
| Swordfish        | Legal                       | 2                            |
| Eel              | Illegal                     | 0                            |
| Ghol             | Illegal                     | 0                            |

**Legal Consequences**

| **Offense**                           | **Penalty**                                                                |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Exceeding bag or catch limits         | $400 fine + Seizure of excess game/fish                                    |
| Failure to properly document harvests | Additional fines + potential suspension of hunting or fishing license      |
| Repeated violations                   | Increased fines + possible revocation of future hunting/fishing privileges |

**Enforcement Actions**

* **Law Enforcement Officers may inspect** the harvests of hunters and fishers to ensure compliance with bag and catch limits.
* Any **excess game or fish beyond the legal limit will be seized**.
* **Failure to report or document a harvest as required by law** may result in additional penalties.
* **Repeat offenders** may face **increased fines, loss of licenses, or further enforcement actions**.

Hunters and fishers are responsible for **knowing and following** bag and catch limits to support conservation efforts and maintain legal compliance.


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