If you are catching frogs to keep in an aquarium, you may want to use a net or your hands. A fishing net with a longer pole works best! The brighter the flashlight, the better! If you use a fishing pole, a fly fishing lure without a barb is a good choice. If you’re transporting the frog, consider bringing a large plastic bucket with a lid.
Never hunt for bullfrogs in a conservation area. Don’t hunt on private property, unless it is your own.
If the eyes are set wide apart, it is a big bullfrog. [6] X Research source
“Jacking" a bullfrog means using a strong flashlight directed at the frog’s eyes at night.
Hold the bullfrog by grasping around the upper thighs with its legs together. This position minimizes chance of injury, while making it difficult for the critter to get away.
For instance, the bullfrog season in Kansas goes from July 1st to October 1st. [14] X Research source
A traditional and challenging way of catching bullfrogs is by hand, which is a lot of fun! Many people prefer to use a six or eight-foot pole with barbed tines, which is called a frog gig. People also use fishing lines, dip nets, bows, and rifles. If you are using a fishing net, you may need a fishing license.
For instance, Kansas has a limit of 24 bullfrogs.
