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WOW! Truly amazing what one simple question can start. Very entertaining, somewhat informative pertaining to the question. I do want to thank you all for the time that was spent digging up the research on turtles.

I too have pulled over to the side of the road to move terrapin to the side, they are good to have around eating bugs and such. Turtles I’m speaking of are the ones that live in creeks small rivers and stock ponds. I remember fishing and camping out along the creek side as a young teen and listening to the bull frogs at night. Go to the same area now and sneak up to the edge of the creek and all you see are turtles sitting on fallen tree limbs. I’ve counted as many as a dozen at a time. Now, no fish in the creek or in the evening, no frogs crooking. The turtles I’m speaking of eat fish eggs and small tadpoles. Sorry if my question offended anyone.

They really enjoy eating fish eggs during the spawning season.

I want to go plunking for turtles along the creek and river beds in Denton County. Does anyone know the laws concerning this or where I find them?