Last April (2017) Ontario finally banned the hunting of the common snapping turtle, and I believe it was back in 2008 or 2009 is when they listed the common snapping turtle as a special concern which is a step below endangered by my understanding. One step forward and 3 steps back.
https://www.thespec.com/news-story/...tes-paradise-could-be-devastating-to-turtles/
https://www.thespec.com/news-story/...tes-paradise-could-be-devastating-to-turtles/