I dont know if you have resolved your turtle problem or not. I've been working on mine with a 22 rifle. I once had a guy tell me, take an old mattress or boxsprings, (with the material gone) and lay it at the ponds edge. Bait it with a whole fryer. I guess just lay it in the center where the intruder will have to walk onto the springs to get at it.Their legs being too short,and they will basically be suspended, and not get any traction, and will be stuck. I've never actually tried it but sure sounds good. Then you must decide what you will do with them.Remember though, if you do not want them in your pond, does your neighbor want them in theirs? 9mm target practice?

I personally am trying to maintain a fishing pond, not a turtle pond. If we strive to manage fish populations, should we not be managing turtle populations? The rule on my BOW if it sticks its head up, it's a target. I have taken out several turtles in the last 2 weeks, and have noticed a dramatic comeback in bulrush, sedge, and arrowhead. Amazing how quickly desired vegetation returns.Also taken out 6 beaver, and a few muskrats.Though I did not notice the comeback till the removal of the turtles. I.e. the Beavers and muskrats being gone for 2 months, the turtles being gone 2 weeks.

Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer.