(Photo courtesy Ministry of Natural Resources)The discovery of a number of illegal baitfish traps in the Dryden area has prompted the Ministry of Natural Resources to issue a warning.
The M-N-R says traps must be clearly labelled with the name of the user and must not exceed the maximum permitted size.
The Ministry says its also received several complaints of individuals selling baitfish without a licence.
New regulations are in place to protect rare and endangered species.
