North Dakota
Turtle possession, collection, and commercial regulations for North Dakota, as researched by Nauti-Lass Ponds & Critters.
North Dakota Wildlife AgencyLaws listed here were current as of January 1, 2015. Laws change frequently — always verify with your state's wildlife agency before purchasing or keeping turtles. This is not legal advice.
Native Turtle Species
- Painted Turtle
- Snapping Turtle
- Softshell Turtles
Law Summary
SUMMARY OF NORTH DAKOTA TURTLE LAWS
1. Current regulations in North Dakota allow two Snapping turtles per person per year, caught by hook and line only.
2. No person may engage in the commercial taking, trapping, or hooking of turtles without obtaining a permit from the director, who may issue the permits at the director's discretion. The director shall designate the form of the permits, the areas or waters in which the permits are valid, and any other restrictions.
3. There are no state listed endangered, threatened or special concern turtles.
4. We were unable to locate any turtle regulations other than those mentioned above. Except for the ban on the commercial take of turtles, it appears that North Dakota does not regulate the possession, sale, importation, propagation or collection of any species other than Snappers.