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What does it mean to take urchins by hand?


Purple urchins, sea stars and anemones are shown at Shaw’s Cove. CDFW photo by Dianna Porzio

Question: The regulations state that sea urchins “may be taken only on hookand line or with the hands.” Does “with the hands” mean that I can use pliers, a knife or any hand-plying tool to help in gathering the urchins, or do I have to do this bare-handed? I am allowed to wear gloves? (Kin)

Answer: You may be incorrectly referring to the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14, section 29.10,...

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