March 7, 2017
Did you know turtle's across the globe are in decline, yet Ohio still allows unlimited hunting of our native turtle species?
Ohio has a size limit and season limit but no limit on the number of turtles an individual or business can harvest.
Send a letter to protect our turtles.
Ohio is one of only five remaining states that still allow for the commercial harvest of wild turtles, placing our populations at risk of increased hunting. Many of Ohio's turtle populations, like the Spotted, Blanding, Softshells and Snapping are on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List for Threatened Species. For-profit turtle traders should not be allowed to contribute to the decline of wild turtles.
