Use of sonar prohibition when fishing for muskellunge or northern pike in certain waters

Summary

The bill amends state law to ban the use of sonar devices and artificial lights while targeting muskellunge or northern pike in waters where those fish reproduce naturally and are not primarily stocked. It permits limited use of lighted bait or decoys and sets rules for merely possessing sonar equipment. The aim is to protect wild fish populations from advanced locating technology.

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