1.  Noncontrolled species” are live, exotic wildlife species, subspecies, or hybrid of that species that may be possessed, sold, purchased or exchanged in the state without a permit. An uncontrolled species may not be released into the wild. Non-controlled species that are allowed are as follows:

        Carettochelyidae (New Guinea softshell turtles)
        Chelidae (snake-necked turtles)
        Chelydridae (snapping turtles)
        Dermatemydidae (Central American river turtle)
        Emydidae (pond turtles)
        Kinosternidae (mud turtles and musk turtles)
        Pelomedusidae (hidden-necked turtles)
        Platysternidae (big-headed turtle)
        Testudinidae (tortoises)
        Trionychidae (soft-shelled turtles)

2.  The sale or purchase of Red-eared Sliders is prohibited

1.  Nothing in the hunting or fishing regulations deals with native turtles. It is therefore assumed, the take for personal use is legal.