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Originally Posted by Mike P
In Massachusetts it's illegal to do either one of those things. First, you can't touch another person's trap--even if it washes up on your own property. You have to call the EPs so they can come and retrieve it. The trap is supposed to have the owner's permit number on it.
And even if you have a lobster license, the only legal method of taking them is by either trapping or potting, or by free diving. You can't keep one that you catch on a hook and line, and in addition, it's illegal to harvest lobsters by any method at night  . |
Same for RI.
I got my permit this year, and forced myself to read the 20+ pages of regulations on them.
Nothing by night, even your own traps, they have a very hefty 1,000 fine for pulling a trap at night, even your own.