Author Topic: 2011 Turtle season Thread (Read 500 times)

Cyclic-Rivers · « **on:** July 21, 2011, 06:21:00 PM »

Snapping turtle season opened here last week. I was curious if anyone has had any luck?

I went to a few spots I see them regularly and was skunked. may try again briefly tonight.

Guru · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2011, 06:23:00 PM »

Bowfishing for them Charlie?

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2011, 06:26:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Guru:
Bowfishing for them Charlie?

Yep! Here in NY, its the only way, unless you want to cheat

I shot a small carp last night and left it by a spot I see one sometimes, Hope he's back tonight, I'll see him for dinner

Wapiti Chaser · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2011, 06:30:00 PM »

I have seen dozens of dead snappers in the road this year. I'm on the road 10 hours a day 7 days a week but still have never seen anything like it. On Sunday a huge snapper was trying to cross the road by my house and I hated to see him squashed so I went to help him across. He was the meanest turtle I have ever handled. Down right ornary ! A little later someone came by a picked him up. I'm sure it made alot of soup !

KentuckyTJ · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2011, 06:45:00 PM »

Bowfishing them is weak here's how real men do it in Kentucky. Hahaha, Warning don't view this with anything in your mouth. You may spit it all over your keyboard.

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2011, 06:50:00 PM »

Tom,

That's illegal here.

Tony Z · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2011, 07:39:00 PM »

My brother and I were bowfishing for carp one summer day when we were kids. We didn't see any carp but I ended up shooting a big snapper with my fiberglass recurve. After I killed it I felt terrible about it. I wondered how long it took that thing to grow as big as he was. That took place about twenty-something years ago and was the first and last time I thought about killing one. I'm not opposed to it but to each his own. Seeing this thread just brought back a memory.

Lucas K · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2011, 07:53:00 PM »

We can't shoot them here either, but it is legal to gig or spear them.... some laws don't make much sense.

Mike Vines · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:34:00 PM »

Thanks for the idea. I'm going to check our regulations to see if it's legal here.

WPAtrapper · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:41:00 PM »

Here's a few from last week here in PA.

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:28:00 PM »

Missed a nice one tonight

Dave Bowers · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:42:00 PM »

I just got me one bout two weeks ago. Into the pot with them.

Danny Rowan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:23:00 PM »

Those two still alive??? Would hate to have one latch on to me. Are they good eating?

Frank · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:25:00 PM »

Growing up in NJ, we use to always stop in the Pines and get snapper soup. One of my favorites.

Need to check the regs, hmmm...bowfishing for snappers. Mmmm...snapper soup.

Great pics.

frank bullitt · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:40:00 PM »

Yeah Curt. If you think turkeys are fast, stalk a softshell in the water, and see how fast they can "tuck and dive! :D

adkmountainken · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:45:00 PM »

just can't bring myeslf to kill something that will out live me by MANY years. HOWEVER Charlie can cook and and i would love to try the soup!

WPAtrapper · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:46:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Danny Rowan:
Those two still alive??? Would hate to have one latch on to me. Are they good eating?

Yes, they were still alive in the photos. We are allowed to use set lines with bait here in PA. They are great eating.

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:49:00 PM »

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Originally posted by frank bullitt:
Yeah Curt. If you think turkeys are fast, stalk a softshell in the water, and see how fast they can "tuck and dive! :D

Those soft shell turtles can Move!

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:50:00 PM »

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Originally posted by adkmountainken:
just can't bring myeslf to kill something that will out live me by MANY years. HOWEVER Charlie can cook and and i would love to try the soup!

Ken, I have to hit one first!

Jason R. Wesbrock · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:54:00 PM »

I sure wish we could use archery equipment for them here. One of my favorite bowfishing spots is overrun with softshells and snappers. Unfortunately, in IL the only legal means of take are hook and line, landing nets, or by hand grabbing.


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