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"The ministry received more than 13,460 comments, many of which focused on "opposition" to the turtle hunt, according to a breakdown of the government's decision posted on its website."

A common snapping turtle, photographed at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park by Dakota L. 

"The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry amended its regulations after months of public consultation, introducing an all out ban on the snapping turtle hunt."

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/ontario-bans-snapping-turtle-hunt-after-public-outcry-1.4053109