On Mar 19, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Bryan Windmiller wrote:
Interesting! Thank. To my knowledge, though, no fishing license required
in Mass. for amphibians.
Bryan
On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Fred Vallowe <vallowef@unit10.com> wrote:
> In Illinois, citizens over the 16+ must have a current fishing license to
> keep native species of amphibians and reptiles (even in the classroom).
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM, Bryan Windmiller <bwindmiller@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi Jessica,
> >
> > I have no problem with a few grey treefrogs or newts in captivity in the
> > classroom for a while. I understand that this is not the position that
> > many herpers and naturalists take.
> >
> > However, I know from personal experience, that - if done well, and I know
> > that Jessica and Kestrel does this wonderfully, keeping captive native
> > animals in the classroom can be a fantastic vehicle for developing a
> sense
> > of connection, knowledge, and most importantly stewardship over the wild
> > species that live in the same neighborhoods as the students. Conservation
> > is a human activity and to do it well, we need to do all we can to
> motivate
> > our fellow humans to participate or at least support wildlife
> conservation.
> >
> > Both the species that you are interested in can be maintained safely and
> > well in captivity without great difficulty; the treefrogs are especially
> > easy.
> >
> > Jessica,
> > I have a large gray treefrog breeding population right by my house. They
> > had bred for years in my neighbor's unused swimming pool. Sadly, the pool
> > was recently filled in but I suspect that many of the males will be
> calling
> > from the area for a while fairly soon (sooner than usual given the
> > ridiculous but beautiful weather). If you'd like, I'd be happy to snag a
> > male or two for you. Newts are sparse here in the Concord area, though I
> > can tell you where to find some as well.
> >
> > My understanding from discussions with Tom French, etc. about this is
> that
> > you do NOT need a state collecting permit for gray treefrogs and newts as
> > long as you take no more than 2 individuals.
> >
> > Best Wishes,
> > Bryan
> >
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> >
> >
> >
>
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> Hamilton County Senior High School
> 1 Fox Lane
> McLeansboro, IL 62859
> 1.618.643.2328
> www.unit10.com
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