With all the heavy lifting that is required for trapping, hauling, wrangling, and working up turtles daily. Why not add an exercise challenge to keep things interesting? Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce the SOFT-SHELL SQUAT CHALLENGE! For every soft shell turtle caught and worked up within the county I join that day, I will complete 10 squats. So far, on 5/17 in Cook County, I have completed 20 squats courtesy of our two big soft shells that enjoyed our trap snacks.
**DISCLAIMER: Soft-shells have the capability of biting off fingers. The squats are done separate, NOT while safely restraining the turtle for their work up. Only with proper gear, training, and personnel should any wild turtle handling occur**
