Alton Evening Telegraph
Aug. 08, 1936
Champion Turtle Catcher Jesse Fielding of Nutwood, well known In the North Side, claims the distinction of being one of the best turtle catchers In Rosedale township.
In fact, Fielding is as good as there Is In Jersey county, it is said, by those who have witnessed his work.
Fielding operates principally In Otter Creek, in the Nutwood vicinity. There being little water in the creek all summer has made turtle Catching more profitable than for many years.
Starting out with an empty gunny sack and a sharp rod, in an hour or two Fielding has all the turtles he can carry. At times he discards the Iron rod, and reaches under the mud with his hands, getting a better bold
should the turtle be a big one. He seldom misses his guess. WalkIng along the creek bed he sees a depression In the mud, sometimes the size of a platter, sometimes as small as a saucer. This indicates a turtle two or three inches below
the surface. Asked if he is ever afraid of a large turtle grabbing his hand when digging into the mud, Fielding replied, "Turtles always have their heads toward the bank or shore." The largest turtle caught recently weighed 22 pounds.
Several from this end of town who have been eating fried turtle say It is a delicacy and mighty good.
Note; The turtles mentioned are Snapping Turtles and served in local restaurants.
Alton Evening Telegraph
Aug. 08, 1936
Champion Turtle Catcher Jesse Fielding of Nutwood, well known In the North Side, claims the distinction of being one of the best turtle catchers In Rosedale township.
In fact, Fielding is as good as there Is In Jersey county, it is said, by those who have witnessed his work.
Fielding operates principally In Otter Creek, in the Nutwood vicinity. There being little water in the creek all summer has made turtle Catching more profitable than for many years.
Starting out with an empty gunny sack and a sharp rod, in an hour or two Fielding has all the turtles he can carry. At times he discards the Iron rod, and reaches under the mud with his hands, getting a better bold
should the turtle be a big one. He seldom misses his guess. WalkIng along the creek bed he sees a depression In the mud, sometimes the size of a platter, sometimes as small as a saucer. This indicates a turtle two or three inches below
the surface. Asked if he is ever afraid of a large turtle grabbing his hand when digging into the mud, Fielding replied, "Turtles always have their heads toward the bank or shore." The largest turtle caught recently weighed 22 pounds.
Several from this end of town who have been eating fried turtle say It is a delicacy and mighty good.
Note; The turtles mentioned are Snapping Turtles and served in local restaurants.
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