Since you live in Fort Wayne (not to be confused with John Wayne), you would be well served to introduce yourself (if you don't already know them) to Fishbum or Bill Fitzgerald to learn the finer points of dispatching, cleaning, cooking and subsequently eating this culinary delight that has offered itself to you.
While waiting for the sage wisdom these fine men will offer you, please study this primer on "Cooter Stew" to prepare yourself for this culinary experience.
http://www.etsu.edu/writing/adcomp_f...ooter_stew.htm
Joe