Re: [vernalpool] Permitting for capture and release

When I participated in this type of work in New York, it only required a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation permit since I was only handling state-listed species.

Thanks.

Joseph Jannsen

----- Original Message -----
From: matt burne
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:54 pm
Subject: Re: [vernalpool] Permitting for capture and release
To: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com

> I'm not a lawyer, so take my answer with whatever caution is
> due. I
> believe not. The only thing you'd need a fed permit for is taking
> (including harassing, which pitfall traps probably do) federally
> listedspecies. You could ping NHESP to see if there are any
> federally listed
> species in the study area, but I'd bet not.
>
> There are several folks on this list that regularly engage in herp
> monitoring that could probably weigh in with their own
> experience. You
> could also confirm with NHESP when you check in to see about
> listed spp
> occurring at the study site.
>
> Matt
>
> On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Kathy Morgan
> wrote:
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Our IACUC was just asking if we need both a state AND federal
> license to
> > do capture and release as part of a longterm monitoring study of
> > /Ambystoma/ at our vernal pool. Does anyone on the list know
> the answer
> > to this question? And if so, to whom/what do we need to apply?
> >
> > Thanks!:-)
> > --Kathy Morgan
> > Wheaton College
> > Norton, MA 02766
> > kmorgan@wheatonma.edu
> >
> >
>
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