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.
S.D. Admin. R. 41:07:08:02.01
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(14).
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(2)(14), 41-12-5, 41-12-12.