Actually there are sound biological reasons (other than practicality) for herps to be handled under fishing regulations. Unlike hunting, which is inherently lethal, the majority of hobbyist herp "hunting" is actually a form of "catch and release". Most herpers I know-even those with extensive private collections-seldom or never actually KEEP a wild-collected herp.

The "academic" quoted above has let his hyperbole get ahead of the facts. I believe it is inarguable that "some" species of turtles cannot be harvested sustainably-but ALL of them? I think even few academics would endorse that statement!
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Brad Chambers
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