Season Open
Dates
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Notes
Alligator snapping turtles are an endangered species, and it is illegal to hunt or collect them. Learn to identify alligator snapping turtles.
Limits
Limits
Daily limit: 2
Possession limit: 4
Limits are combined total of all species
Valid Permits
Allowed & Prohibited Methods
Methods
Turtles: Allowed Methods
Methods
Hand
Hand net
Bow
Crossbow
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Snagging
Snaring
Grabbing
Pole and line
Methods
Hand
Hand net
Bow
Crossbow
Trotline
Throwline
Limb line
Bank line
Jug line
Snagging
Snaring
Grabbing
Pole and line
Turtles: Prohibited Methods
Methods
Firearms
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Methods
Firearms
You may not possess night vision or thermal imagery equipment while carrying a firearm, bow, or other implement used to take wildlife.
Learn more about the species
