Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2006 9:59:31 GMT -5
SOME CALLS ILLEGAL--Wild turkey hunter using calls made from the shell of a box turtle have been told by the Department of Natural Resources that their calls are illegal unless they were acquired before October 23, 2004.
Linnea Petercheff, an operations staff specialist for the Division of Fish and Wildlife, says a state law that became effective on that date provides that it is unlawful to possess a box turtle--or parts thereof. The law also covers other reptiles.
“Shells have not been legal to collect from the wild since October 23, 2004, Petercheff says. “We can issue special one-time permits for shells that were collected prior to that date. Permits cannot be issued for shells collected after that date, since they would not have been legally collected. It is also not legal to sell the shells of eastern box turtles in Indiana.”
To obtain an application form for a permit to possess a legal shell, call Petercheff (317-233-6527).
Linnea Petercheff, an operations staff specialist for the Division of Fish and Wildlife, says a state law that became effective on that date provides that it is unlawful to possess a box turtle--or parts thereof. The law also covers other reptiles.
“Shells have not been legal to collect from the wild since October 23, 2004, Petercheff says. “We can issue special one-time permits for shells that were collected prior to that date. Permits cannot be issued for shells collected after that date, since they would not have been legally collected. It is also not legal to sell the shells of eastern box turtles in Indiana.”
To obtain an application form for a permit to possess a legal shell, call Petercheff (317-233-6527).
