chillincarp870 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 i've been seeing a bunch of large snapper turtles while bowfishing and wondering if anyone knows the regs on sticking a couple with my bow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparcebag Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Read the REGs.its in there.I was in the kayak yesterday and saw HUGE soft spinyshell turtles.I took a turtle once did'nt know what I was doing! tried to clean it got only a handfull of meat it was tough, and I decided never take one again unless There's a person with some experience,cleaning & cooking To help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillincarp870 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 thanks for the response sparcebag i looked last night and couldn't find the regs on the DNR HSOforum at all. i have had turtle and its amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparcebag Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I have the booklet and I think I read it there I'll check and post the pages and then you can determine how is written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Originally Posted By: killincarp870i've been seeing a bunch of large snapper turtles while bowfishing and wondering if anyone knows the regs on sticking a couple with my bow Why?Aren't there enough carp to shoot at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mncarphntr Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 You could shoot them after July 1 before but the wording in the book has changed so it doesnt specifically say anything about bowfishing. I've tried to contact the DNR for clarification but havent gotten a response. If anyone finds out anything for sure post it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparcebag Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Page 69 under turtles; Harvest by traps,nets,or other equipment requires a additional turtle license.You'll have to contack the DNR for the meaning of other equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillincarp870 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 merkman... there are plenty of carp to be had but have you ever had turtle? its great. thanks for the help sparcebag i might have to go buy a another license:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Originally Posted By: killincarp870merkman... have you ever had turtle? its great.No, I never have.I might have to try it someday.I didn't know you planned to eat it.I would just hate to see turtles get shot and left on a farmers field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyice Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Turtle is actually quite good. Seems to me though that I also remember seeing that you need a special liscense to take them legally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparcebag Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Fishing license if by hand,or angling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn57 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 currect, i believe. only need a fishing license if taking by hand or angling. i do believe there is a limit but i would chack further as i dont believe its legal to take turtle right now because/ or until they lay there eggs. aug 1 comes to mind, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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