Turtles, Turtles and more Turtles...

[willietex75766]

Here's a link to building one using PVC pipe and wire. The turtles climb into the trap using the wire to pull themselves into the trap to get to the bait. Once inside they cannot get a grip on the smooth PVC to get out. Make a bait pouch to put fish heads or such into the trap at the surface of the water. Just don't set it in a way that the turtles can use it to get a leg up and over the sides. Note the ramp on one or two sides of the trap on the outside. Hope this helps. BTW turtles are great eating even the red eared sliders. Not much meat on them compared to snappers but the meat is better. If you have as many as you say you could catch a dozen or more each time you set the trap.

"gene"

Don't think I could knowingly eat one...I know my wife would never cook any...but who knows? maybe there is a "market" for turtle...I know I'd have to get a permit or something...