Unregulated commercial collection of freshwater turtles in southern and midwestern states is depleting native turtle populations, including those of rare map turtle species that may already be at risk ...

After 20 years of trying to phase out commercial turtle trapping in Minnesota, lawmakers have banned the practice. Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation May 24 that outlaws commercial turtle trapping ...

AUSTIN, Texas— In response to a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and several Texas-based conservation organizations, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved ...

Painted turtles may soon be able to bask in the Minnesota sun on logs, rocks and shorelines with one less threat against them. After trying, unsuccessfully, for nearly 20 years to phase out commercial ...

BATESVILLE, AR (KAIT) - Several groups submitted a petition to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday, asking for a ban on commercial turtle harvest. Arkansas Water Trails, Autobahn of Central ...

ATLANTA - A prolific turtle trapper is accused of illegally trapping and exporting thousands of freshwater turtles in Georgia. Nathan Horton, 36, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly ...

In the past, when you paddled the many waterways of Texas, nearly every river bend provided a reminder that it’s home to more kinds of lizards, snakes and turtles than any other state. For freshwater ...