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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  . |
I have a couple of friends that dive for them. They've seen some pretty scary stuff down there in the dark.