How Do You Catch Snapping Turtles In Winter?
The common snapping turtle can be found in nearly every semipermanent body of water in the eastern United States. During the warmer months they can be seen as they stick their heads above the surface of the water to take a breath. At this time they can easily be collected by dip net in the shallows or by any number of highly successful snapping-turtle trap designs. However, in the winter, these turtles become inactive and retreat to the muddy depths of their wetland homes to await the arrival of warmer temperatures. In order to find them at this time, you’ll have to go where they are. Enter a wetland and maneuver to areas that are two or more feet deep. Turtles overwinter in deeper water to lessen the chance of freezing. Use the rebar to gently tap the substrate just ahead of where you walk. Take care not to poke too hard or you may injure turtles or other creatures where they rest. Systematically walk those areas between two and four feet deep. Pick landmarks on the shore to help guid
