South Carolina Code 50-11-2460. Traps allowed for trapping; traps to bear owner’s name and address
(1) body gripping traps (generally known by the brand name "Conibear") when used without bait for vertical water sets and vertical slide sets only;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 50-11-2460
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources unless otherwise stated. See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
- Owner: means a person, other than a lienholder, who claims lawful possession of a vessel or outboard motor by virtue of legal title or equitable interest in it which entitled him to possession. See South Carolina Code 50-21-10
- Trap: is a n enclosed device used for taking fish, constructed to facilitate entry but prohibit or restrict exit of fish and is also called "pot". See South Carolina Code 50-5-15
(2) live traps, which also may be used to capture feral animals at any time without a license or permit from the department;
(3) foot-hold traps having an inside jaw spread of 5.75 inches or smaller when measured perpendicular to the pivot points when the trap is in the set position for land sets and 7.25 inches or smaller when measured perpendicular to the pivot points when the trap is in the set position for water sets;
(4) enclosed foot-hold traps such as the "Duffer", "egg", "coon-cuff", and similarly designed dog-proof style traps designed for raccoons;
(5) snares may be used for water sets only; small snap, box, and other commonly used traps to capture commensal rodents or snakes in homes and businesses may be used by property owners, occupants, or their designees, at any time to capture snakes, rats, or mice.
(B) All other traps, including "deadfall" traps, are unlawful unless expressly authorized by the department by regulation.
(C) All traps must bear the owner‘s name and address or department-issued customer number either directly thereon or by an attached identification tag.