Here is the response I got from my email to the Wildlife Department.

"The rule does not apply to purchased minnows from a bait shop."



From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 17:55
To: info
Subject: 2014 fishing regulations



Your 2014 fishing regulations state: “Rivers and Streams: It is illegal to take or possess more than 25 nongame bait fish, except for shad, of which 200 may

be taken or possessed.”



Does this apply to commercially purchased minnows, and, if so, is it per person or per boat?



Thank you

Floyd Carter