Fellow PA trappers, reading the regs on conibears in PA has me confused. My understanding is that they must be placed in a waterway (seasonal waterways count), which can include "marshy areas". In NW PA, I can think of lots of places I would loosely define as a "marsh".

I'd like to make some coni boxes for fishers. Anyone else have experience in PA on the subject and whether or not they meet regs?

Thanks.

I am in NE PA. Marsh, swamp, watercourse to include high water or floodstage level. Some "watercourse are dry or a tickle except for a few times a year. The definitions will ultimately be determined by your WCOs. but, a little common sense goes a long way. If you have a doubt ask the the WCO but most are easy to see.

well put