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obtained before shooting of any sort be carried on. This would apply 
even to the shooting of snakes, lizards, and such animals, as well as 
game. 
Fishes, turtles, and fresh-water mussels are protected in Illinois, 
as are fishes in nearly all states. The use of seines and nets of all sorts, 
including hand dip-nets, dynamite, and all other devices for securing 
fishes, is usually forbidden. The hook and line is the only exception 
in some states. Forbidden equipment is nearly always confiscatable, 
and the fines for illegal fishing are usually very heavy. 
In some states it is possible to obtain licenses or permits to take 
birds, birds’ eggs, and sometimes fishes for scientific purposes. For 
specific information one should consult the state fish and game warden. 
