crittergetter Report post Posted December 18, 2009 I don't know if this is considered a shed, but I thought it was a pretty neat pickup; and the first one I ever found or seen. About a month ago I went out to check my camera and almost stepped on this tiny little tortious shell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted December 18, 2009 I don't know if this is considered a shed, but I thought it was a pretty neat pickup; and the first one I ever found or seen. About a month ago I went out to check my camera and almost stepped on this tiny little tortious shell. He is hibernating cool find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted December 18, 2009 man just a little guy. great find! anybody know the legality of picking one up. i though i heard somewhere it was a no no. i dont think it would stop me though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted December 18, 2009 Is it a no no if they are dead like this one is. not sure just wondering. but i would hope not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted December 18, 2009 Is it a no no if they are dead like this one is. not sure just wondering. but i would hope not. I sure would not think so but I don't know either. I would have picked it up and made the post also. Sure wish our GF guys that are their vocal representatives would be more active on sites like this to provide input more often. I do not to mean to hijack this topic but dang it, if they want to RETAIN/recruit hunters they need to communicate better. as most of us do not and can not attend the meetings and times have changed to where this is the best source for them to communicate with the average hunters and dang sure the best hunters because they are HERE and talking. Sorry back to the topic at hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted December 18, 2009 as far as i know its only illeagal to pick up the live 1's. my dad picked one up about 20-30 years ago, we still have it in the backyard, it just eats the grass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crittergetter Report post Posted December 18, 2009 I brought the shell to Game & Fish this morning. They looked at it, said it was legal and let me keep it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted December 18, 2009 good to hear. i wouldnt have been able to bring it in, i would be scared they would take it . I would have kept it. I have always wanted a desert tortise shell to display. That one looks like it has a ton of color in it. more than the ones i have seen. congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azyellowdog Report post Posted December 18, 2009 Is it a no no if they are dead like this one is. not sure just wondering. but i would hope not. I sure would not think so but I don't know either. I would have picked it up and made the post also. Sure wish our GF guys that are their vocal representatives would be more active on sites like this to provide input more often. I do not to mean to hijack this topic but dang it, if they want to RETAIN/recruit hunters they need to communicate better. as most of us do not and can not attend the meetings and times have changed to where this is the best source for them to communicate with the average hunters and dang sure the best hunters because they are HERE and talking. Sorry back to the topic at hand All information anyone would need to legally enjoy the outdoors in Arizona is available on the Game and Fish web site. http://www.azgfd.gov/ Literature is also available at the Game and Fish offices. When all else fails.... if you think it might be against the law, don't do it! Ignorance is not an excuse. Take responsibility for your own actions! Tortoise information for anyone else that might run into these creatures. http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/deserttortoisemanagement.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted December 19, 2009 Is it a no no if they are dead like this one is. not sure just wondering. but i would hope not. I sure would not think so but I don't know either. I would have picked it up and made the post also. Sure wish our GF guys that are their vocal representatives would be more active on sites like this to provide input more often. I do not to mean to hijack this topic but dang it, if they want to RETAIN/recruit hunters they need to communicate better. as most of us do not and can not attend the meetings and times have changed to where this is the best source for them to communicate with the average hunters and dang sure the best hunters because they are HERE and talking. Sorry back to the topic at hand All information anyone would need to legally enjoy the outdoors in Arizona is available on the Game and Fish web site. http://www.azgfd.gov/ Literature is also available at the Game and Fish offices. When all else fails.... if you think it might be against the law, don't do it! Ignorance is not an excuse. Take responsibility for your own actions! Tortoise information for anyone else that might run into these creatures. http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/deserttortoisemanagement.shtml I am SO proud of myself Welcome Newbie Nice first post Amanda, do I get a CHRISTmas cookie Some Mod. nuck this this thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azyellowdog Report post Posted December 19, 2009 Truth hurts.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites