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What caliber makes the most sense for snapping turtles, beavers, and water pests?

Waterfront landowners eventually discover that snapping turtles, beavers, and other aquatic pests are not just background ...
WUFT

Securing the future of the Suwannee’s “mythical” turtle

Travis Thomas grew up on the Santa Fe River, but never imagined he’d lean over its glassy waters and hoist up a 65-pound prehistoric beast. The creature at hand was an alligator snapping turtle: ...
Center for Biological Diversity

Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle Protected as Threatened

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a petition and agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle as ...
The Daily Gazette

Trapping bill is threat to snapping turtles, already endangered

Assembly Bill A2490-2013 would amend the New York State Environmental Conservation Law to allow trappers to take snapping turtles, our state reptile. Turtles already are under pressure globally, with ...
WRAL

Turtle Troubles Catch Eyes Of State Lawmakers

The Asian food market has put a huge dent in the turtle population in North Carolina, but that will soon change. It is now against the law to harvest several species of turtles. Turtle expert Alvin ...
Quad-City Times

Coal Valley native tracks turtles in Nahant Marsh

On a 90-degree day under a noon-hour sun, Mik Holgersson pulls on a pair of chest waders, steps into the water of Davenport's Carp Lake and reaches for a rectangular net trap that's visible several ...