§ 11-1301 General provisions
§ 11-1303 Open seasons, size and catch limits and manner of taking fish fixed by regulation
§ 11-1305 Size and catch limits
§ 11-1307 Fishing promotion program
§ 11-1311 Fishing in waters impounded by dams constructed for power purposes
§ 11-1315 Taking and sale of bait fish
§ 11-1316 Use of fish as bait
§ 11-1317 Fish-bait; protection of aquatic insects
§ 11-1319 Possession, transportation and sale of fish
§ 11-1321 Other prohibited acts

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