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Anybody know if it is leagal in Wisconsin to use this method? I cant seem to find the answers on the DNR website, i must be not looking up the right thing.
Most states in the Rocky Mountain west strictly forbid the using of a game fish for bait. I know this is true in Wyoming, Montana and I am pretty sure Colorado. We can use parts of gamefish for bait, such as eyes or entrails but not the whole fish. Perch, Bluegill and Crappie are considered game fish. I wish I could use em for bait because the absolute best bait is always a fishes natural forage. I fish one lake in montana where the main forage fish are Cisco. You can use live minnows of any kind in this lake except for cisco or whole game fish. Actually, I am surprised that its legal anywhere to use a perch or gill or any panfish for bait. If its legal, rock on, I know I would.
I fished wisconsin for years (native cheesehead, now yooper) and it is legal. The rulebook states that you may use any fish for bait, as long as it's legally taken and not a game fish. Game fish include pike, bass, musky, walleye, etc. Perch and 'gills are not considered "game fish".