- What species of turtles may be taken?
Only the following species of turtles may be taken:
- western painted turtle (Chrysemys pica bellii)
- snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine)
- Angling License Required
An angling license is required to harvest turtles. A recreational turtle license, a turtle seller's license, or a turtle seller's apprentice license is required to use floating or submerged traps, turtle hooks, and other commercial fishing gear. Except for renewals, no turtle seller's licenses will be issued.
- Turtle propagation
A person with an aquatic farm or private fish hatchery license listing turtles as approved species can obtain, possess, transport, and propagate, and sell turtles and turtle eggs.
- Fees
- $25/yr: recreational turtle license
- Request an Application
Email [email protected] to request a license application.
- Helpful Links
- Questions?
Contact Sean Sisler, fisheries program consultant, by emailing [email protected].
