Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 472 - General Provisions
Except as otherwise provided in Sections 478, 485, and subsections (a) through (d) below, nongame birds and mammals may not be taken.
(a) The following nongame birds and mammals
may be taken at any time of the year and in any number except as prohibited in
Chapter 6: English sparrow, starling, domestic pigeon (Columba
livia) except as prohibited in Fish and Game Code section
3680,
coyote, weasels, skunks, opossum, moles and rodents (excluding tree and flying
squirrels, and those listed as furbearers, endangered or threatened
species).
(b) Fallow, sambar, sika,
and axis deer, of either sex, may be taken concurrently with the general deer
season and on properties where an authorized deer, elk, or pronghorn antelope
season is open. There is no bag or possession limit for deer taken pursuant to
this subsection.
(1) It shall be unlawful to
take any deer pursuant to this subsection without a valid hunting license in
possession, but no tag, stamp, or additional endorsement of any kind is
required.
(2) It shall be unlawful
to detach or remove only the head, hide, or antlers of any deer taken pursuant
to this subsection, or to leave through carelessness or neglect any portion of
the flesh normally eaten by humans to go to waste.
(c) Aoudad, mouflon, tahr, and feral goats
may be taken all year.
(d) American
crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
(1) May be taken only under the provisions of
Section 485 and by landowners or tenants,
or by persons authorized in writing by such landowners or tenants, when
American crows are committing or about to commit depredations upon ornamental
or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, or wildlife, or when
concentrated in such numbers and manner as to constitute a health hazard or
other nuisance. Persons authorized by landowners or tenants to take American
crows shall keep such written authorization in their possession when taking,
transporting or possessing American crows. American crows may be taken only on
the lands where depredations are occurring or where they constitute a health
hazard or nuisance. If required by Federal regulations, landowners or tenants
shall obtain a Federal migratory bird depredation permit before taking any
American crows or authorizing any other person to take them.
(2) American crows may be taken under the
provisions of this subsection only by firearm, bow and arrow, falconry or by
toxicants by the Department of Food and Agriculture for the specific purpose of
taking depredating crows. Toxicants can be used for taking crows only under the
supervision of employees or officers of the Department of Food and Agriculture
or federal or county pest control officers or employees acting in their
official capacities and possessing a qualified applicator certificate issued
pursuant to sections 14151-14155 of the Food and Agriculture Code. Such
toxicants must be applied according to their label requirements developed
pursuant to sections 6151-6301, Title 3, California Code of
Regulations.
(e) Pursuant
to Fish and Game Code Section
2003,
it is unlawful to offer any prize or other inducement as a reward for the
taking of nongame mammals in an individual contest, tournament, or
derby.
Notes
2. New subsection (f) filed 6-6-75; designated effective 7-1-75 (Register 75, No. 23).
3. Amendment filed 5-13-81; designated effective tenth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 20).
4. Amendment of subsections (d) and (e) filed 9-27-85; effective tenth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 39).
5. Amendment of initial sentence, and subsections (a), (b), (d) and (e) filed 8-29-86; operative 8-29-86 (Register 86, No. 36).
6. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 2-10-88; operative 3-11-88 (Register 88, No. 8).
7. Amendment of NOTE filed 6-26-96; operative 7-1-96 pursuant to section 11343.4(d) (Register 96, No. 26).
8. Amendment designating portions of subsection (d) as new subsections (d)(1) and (d)(2), new subsection (e) and amendment of NOTE filed 1-30-2015; operative 4-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5).
9. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (a) and (b), new subsections (b)(1)-(2) and amendment of NOTE filed 12-22-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 52).
10. Editorial correction of subsection (b)(2) (Register 2017, No. 13).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 3800 and 4150, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 2003, 3007, 3680, 3800, 3801, 3801.5, 4150 and 4304, Fish and Game Code.
2. New subsection (f) filed 6-6-75; designated effective 7-1-75 (Register 75, No. 23).
3. Amendment filed 5-13-81; designated effective tenth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 20).
4. Amendment of subsections (d) and (e) filed 9-27-85; effective tenth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 39).
5. Amendment of initial sentence, and subsections (a), (b), (d) and (e) filed 8-29-86; operative 8-29-86 (Register 86, No. 36).
6. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 2-10-88; operative 3-11-88 (Register 88, No. 8).
7. Amendment of Note filed 6-26-96; operative 7-1-96 pursuant to section 11343.4(d) (Register 96, No. 26).
8. Amendment designating portions of subsection (d) as new subsections (d)(1) and (d)(2), new subsection (e) and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2015; operative
9. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (a) and (b), new subsections (b)(1)-(2) and amendment of Note filed 12-22-2016; operative
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