Minnesota Administrative Rules

6256.0500 TAKING TURTLES.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

This part applies to individuals possessing a recreational turtle license and an angling license or acting under Minnesota Statutes, section 97C.605, subdivision 2c, paragraph (a), clause (4). The following turtle species may be taken: western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) and snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). A person possessing turtles or turtle eggs under this part must also comply with other state and federal laws that regulate these activities.

Subp. 2.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 2a.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 2b.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 3.

[Repealed, 28 SR 629]

Subp. 4.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 5.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 6.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 7.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 8.

[Repealed, L 2023 c 60 art 4 s 112]

Subp. 9.

Size limits.

Individuals are restricted to taking and possessing sizes of turtles as specified in items A and B. The turtle size is determined by measuring the top shell length (carapace, not including the curvature) from above the neck to above the tail.

A.

Snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) must be greater than 12 inches in shell length.

B.

Western painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) must be between four and 5-1/2 inches, inclusive, in shell length.

Subp. 10.

Turtle nests and eggs.

A.

A person may not collect turtle eggs from natural nests, except under a permit issued by the commissioner.

B.

A person must have an aquatic farm license with a turtle endorsement or a private fish hatchery license with a turtle endorsement to possess or sell turtle eggs, as allowed by federal law, or to keep turtles for propagation.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 97C.605

History:

18 SR 83; 23 SR 348; 28 SR 629; 28 SR 1127; 32 SR 1039; 48 SR 1143

Published Electronically:

July 24, 2024