- Alligator Snapper (Macrochelys temminckii)
- Midland Smooth Softshell (Apalone mutica mutica)
- Southern Painted (Chrysemys picta dorsalis)
Statutes
(regarding endangered or threatened species)
150.180 - No person shall buy or sell, or attempt to
buy or sell, of have in their possession for selling
150.183 - May not import, transport, possess for
resale or sell any endangered species
150.275 - Commissioner may issue permit to take and
transport for commercial nuisance control,
scientific, or educational purposes
150.280 - May not propagate or hold protected
wildlife without a permit
Kansas Agency Regulations
301 KAR 2:081 - Transportation and holding of native
wildlife
Section 2 - No person shall import or possess an
alligator snapper or any federally threatened or
endangered species
Section 4 -Shall not hold native wildlife in
captivity that was not legally taken or possessed.
- Commercial captive wildlife permit required for persons wishing to sell, trade or barter
- Non-commercial captive wildlife permit required for persons wishing to possess, but not sell
- Captive wildlife
permits not required for persons taking or
possessing up to 5 individuals of each
species *Exception* - No limit on snappers, smooth softshells and spiny softshells
301 KAR 1:058 -
Methods for Taking Turtles
Section 1 - Applies to snappers (Chelydra serpentina),
smooth softshells (Apalone mutica) and spiny
softshells (Apalone spinifera)
Section 2 - Season open all year round
- Taken day or night, all streams and lakes (except for 7 specific areas)
- Person who takes shall have valid hunting or sport fishing license
- Traps must be constructed so that another animal cannot reasonably be caught
- Traps must be inspected daily, turtles removed, and other animals released
- Person selling needs a commercial fishing license
