Non-commercial harvest of turtles shall be lawful in all waters of the state throughout the year provided:
- (1) All persons engaged in taking turtles for personal use shall have obtained from the Department of Wildlife Conservation or its authorized agent, a resident fishing license.
- (2) Turtles harvested shall not be sold commercially.
- (3) Shooting of turtles is prohibited in accordance with Federal Regulations.
- (4) Private ponds and impoundments and municipal lakes may be fished for turtles only upon permission of the landowner or municipality.
- (5) Turtles may be taken from public waters only under the provisions of OAC 800:10.