mmm@cup.portal.com (Mark Robert Thorson) (02/07/91)
What are the rules on collecting biological specimens? I seem to recall that there is a federal law which prevents collecting most types of non-game wild birds. I also remember hearing about some fishermen (recent immigrants from Asia) who got in trouble for harvesting "trash" fish (i.e. fish not recognized as eatin' fish). Can I catch non-endangered insects to my heart's content? Can I pick up a dead bird at the side of the road and taxidermize it? Can I go scuba diving with a net, picking up all the little fishes that catch my eye? How about lizards and frogs and the like? Is there a government publication or something which would help me recognize endangered species? In particular, are there any special rules which apply to Hawaii? Also, do I need a license or something for any of these activities?