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End the Ontario Snapping Turtle Hunt

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The Honourable Kathryn McGarry (Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry); Wildlife Section, Public Input Coordinator, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

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Today, We Are Asking You to Take a Stand!

Tell the Ontario government to end the Snapping Turtle hunt.

The Snapping Turtle — a provincial and federal species at risk — is already facing a number of threats, most of which are caused by human activity. Let’s not put further stress on the population by allowing the hunt to continue.

  • View CWF’s full statement on the Snapping Turtle hunt in Ontario »

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Only 1 in 36 Snapping Turtle hatchlings reach adulthood.

~James Pagé, CWF Endangered Species Manager

Common Snapping Turtle

Largest freshwater turtle in Canada. Distinguished by their large head and hooked upper jaw. Upper shell has three prominent ridges running length wise. The tail can be nearly as long as the shell and is adorned...

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Coasts & Oceans:
Turtle Conservation

Environment Canada recently posted the Recovery Strategy for four turtle species (Eastern Musk Turtle, Spiny Softshell Turtle, Blanding’s Turtle, and Spotted Turtle), and the Management Plan for an additional two...

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Supporting the Snapping Turtle

We’ve released 4,000 Snapping Turtles in the Muskoka and Lake Simcoe area!

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