I collect any FW molluscs, including foreign. I have ~400 sp of unionoids
and ~400 gastropods in my synoptic collection (I specialize in Melanopsis).
I am a hobbyist fortunate enough to fool people into thinking I'm a
professional and actually paying me to play with shells.
 
I have a federal permit for my USFWS region. State permits vary from year
to year, but usually OH, MI, IN, PA, NC. These typically include amendments
to collect state endangered species.
 
 
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 G Thomas Watters
 Ohio Biological Survey &
 Aquatic Ecology Laboratory
 Ohio State University
 1315 Kinnear Road
 Columbus, OH 43212 USA
 v: 614-292-6170  f: 614-292-0181
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"The world is my oyster except for months with an 'R' in them" - Firesign
Theater