HUNTING REPORTS - Page 77 of 79
Will controlling Sacramento pikeminnow help salmonids?
Report Date: Question: On a local fishing message board, there has been discussion specifically on the killing and discarding of Sacramento pikeminnow incidentally caught while fishing for steelhead in the American River. One point of view is they are...Carrying a gun while fishing
Report Date: Question: I was out fishing at Pine Flat Reservoir this past weekend and I came across an angler. He had a handgun on his side. I thought he was a warden, but he was fishing about 20 yards from me.What is the law regarding the number of waterfowl one can legally keep in their possession in their
Report Date: Though this may be a common practice, it does not make it legal. According to Northern California Enforcement Chief Mike Carion, some states limit the possession limit to the field; however, in California the possession limit per person is two...What is the law regarding the number of waterfowl one can legally keep in their possession in their
Report Date: The law does not allow a hunter to possess more than one possession limit [two daily bag limits] at their house or at any time. A possession limit can be donated to others who live in the household too, even...A friend shot his first turkey last weekend. Is it legal to remove the beard where he cleaned the b
Report Date: During the spring hunting season, the beard must be left on to establish that the turkey is legal. It should be maintained on the bird for identification purposes during transportation to its final destination or until it is prepared for...I understand the Eurasian collared dove is an invasive species. Should I destroy them or let them be
Report Date: Though Eurasian collared doves are invasive, you should let them be. During the hunting season there is no bag limit on them, but that is the only period of time when they can be legally taken. In addition, it is...The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) lists Merriam's in numerous counties in California. If t
Report Date: There are two species of wild turkeys in the world, only one of which (Meleagris gallopavo) lives in the United States. This species is broken into five subspecies - Eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, Merriam's and Gould's. In an attempt to determine...Can wild turkeys be aged based on trophy characteristics? (Jim C., Modesto)
Report Date: Yes and no. There is no absolute standard for identifying a wild turkey's age, but there are some general guidelines that can be used to provide fairly reliable estimates. While precisely determining a turkey's age in years may be difficult, there...Is it legal to park and shoot from the roof of your car for varmints? (Harry N.)
Report Date: Shooting from the roof of your car is only allowed if on private property where public access is prohibited. However, you may not take any bird or mammal from a motor vehicle (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 251). Remember, the definition...If I have been convicted of a felony, can I still apply for a hunting license?(Michael S.)
Report Date: Yes, but you must first complete a hunter safety course. Once you have a felony, regardless of the type of crime, you cannot own or possess a firearm. You can obtain a hunting license but will be restricted to shooting archery or crossbow,...Is it legal to park and shoot from the roof of your car for varmints? - Harry N.
Report Date: Shooting from the roof of your car is only allowed if on private property where public access is prohibited. However, you may not take any bird or mammal from a motor vehicle (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 251). Remember, the definition...
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