California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1 - Fish and Game Commission-Department of Fish and Game
Subdivision 2 - Game, Furbearers, Nongame, and Depredators
Chapter 1 - General Provisions and Definitions
Section 251.5 - Game Birds, Game Mammals, Exotic Game Mammals, Furbearers and Nongame Animals, Possession Of

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 251.5

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Migratory game birds may not be held beyond the period provided by the federal regulations and in accordance with the daily bag and possession limits prescribed by these regulations (see sections 257 and 502).

(b) Live mountain lions may be possessed only under terms of a permit issued by the Department pursuant to section 2150 of the Fish and Game Code or if the owner can demonstrate that the mountain lion was in his/ her possession on or before June 6, 1990 under a permit issued pursuant to section 3200 of said code.

(c) Every game bird, game mammal, exotic game mammal, furbearer or nongame animal taken under the authority of a hunting or trapping license and reduced to possession by the hunter or trapper shall be immediately killed and become a part of the daily bag limit.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 203, 265, 275, 3005.5, 3800 and 4150, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 110, 200, 201, 203, 203.1, 265, 275, 2000, 2001, 3005.5, 3800, 4150 and 4800, Fish and Game Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 203, 265, 275, 3005.5, 3800 and 4150, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 110, 200, 201, 203, 203.1, 265, 275, 2000, 2001, 3005.5, 3800, 4150 and 4800, Fish and Game Code.

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