If it is safe to stop, help the turtle across the road. Avoid mowing turtles . Keep an eye out for box turtle when you mow your lawn. Be especially careful when mowing tall grass or new areas that may hide the turtles. Oppose commercial harvest of turtles .
Most states permit some level of commercial harvest of turtles.
Most is not closely monitored and may have serious impacts on turtle numbers. Write Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency or your state wildlife department . Tell them you support their efforts to protect turtles.