There is a legal fishing season (and therefore a time where it is illegal to fish...) on your own private pond for YP?
This is something I don't know (as it pertains to any fish species). However, if there were a season and one was caught out of that season, I don't think it would be eligible for any kind of records or citations.
I haven't seen any babies yet, but I tossed these fish back. If they out compete the SMB (which they will) then I'll end up having to do less work with the BG in the pond.
I add about a dozen or two 10-14" YP each year to the pond. I will selectively pull some under performers out throughout the year to eat, but may have to sit down and figure out what the plan is going to be here forward.
