California Dept. of Fish and Game & Hunting Information

[taperxz]

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/

This link will give all hunters and potential hunters the information they need in regards to all things hunting in CA.

[taperxz]

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en.html

HERE IS THE CA BLM LINK FOR CALIFORNIA HUNTERS.

[taperxz]

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/

Forest service link

[taperxz]

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/gamerefuges/

State game refuges in CA with map.

[taperxz]

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/viewer/index.html

THIS IS SOMETHING NEW I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!! GREAT MAP SITE FROM DFG!!!!


This map is awesome!!! Play with it, it will do all kinds of things and redirect you into other maps!!

[DirtyDave]

List of Hunter Ed. Classes by County
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes.aspx

DFG FAQ
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/hunt...ntingfaqs.html

Lead-Free Zone (Condor Zone) for BIG-GAME and NON-GAME Only.
(Lead is ok for Small-Game and Upland-Game)

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunti...rvationAct.pdf

http://dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/condor/

[taperxz]

Since this is an information sticky, lets just keep real reference material on here so we don't make it hard to find what we are looking for by having to go through non reference material

[taperxz]

http://www.fgc.ca.gov/

Fish and Game Commision. Check here to see what the state is up to in regards to hunting and fishing laws being proposed.

[DirtyDave]

Since there is so much FUD and confusion about Lead/Leadfree in the Condor Zone, here is a list by species.

Big-Game = Lead Free;
Deer - Bear - Pig - Elk

Non-Game = Lead Free
Ground Squirrels - Coyotes - English sparrow - starling - weasels - skunks - opossum - moles - rodents - Crows - Bobcat - Raccoon - Grey fox

Small-Game = Lead OK
Cotton tails - Jacks - Tree Squirrels

Upland-Game Birds = Lead OK
Dove - Quail - Pheasant - Chukar - Grouse - Ptarmigan - Turkey - Banded Tail Pigeon

[Hunt]

From CalGuns Camping and Survival forum

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=186457

[Southwest Chuck]

Originally Posted by taperxz

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en.html

HERE IS THE CA BLM LINK FOR CALIFORNIA HUNTERS.

HERE is another BLM link That deals with hunting in CA. The one above posted by taperxz gets you to the CA BLM site and is a good one too, especially if...... you're hunting "Flowers".

[DirtyDave]

Here is where to buy National Forest maps
http://www.nationalforeststore.com/m...gory_Code=0002

[5shot]

Hunting & Shooting map for San Bernardino County

http://www.specialdistricts.org/index.aspx?page=172

[DirtyDave]

Big Game Digest. All your Deer, Pig, Bear, Elk, Antelope, and Sheep; Seasons, Dates, Tags, Zones etc
http://dfg.ca.gov/publications/digest/

Deer Zone maps
http://dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/d...emapsinfo.html

[spectr17]

Fort Hunter Liggett Hunting & Fishing Info

http://www.liggett.army.mil/sites/fishhunt/update.asp

http://www.jesseshunting.com/fort-hu...hing-info-maps

[DeanW66]

Originally Posted by Wildkow

Very nice, thanks, can any of these links tell me how many rounds I can legally carry in my rifle? I'm tired of looking and calling DFG.

California hunting laws have ZERO requirements/restrictions for rifle round count or handgun or archery () round count. Notice my emphasis. In other words, you can hunt, in California, with as many rounds (arrows/bolts ) in your rifle, handgun or archery setup () as is otherwise legal.

[spectr17]

List of CA butchers and meat processors.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/califor...s-and-butchers

Trespass Permission slips and Emergency Alert slips you can print.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/article...ncy-alert-slip

CA Hunting & Fishing Info. Maps of state wildlife areas, links, etc

http://www.jesseshunting.com/california-hunting-info-0

CA Dove Hunting info, maps, links etc.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/california-dove-hunting-0

CA Quail Hunting info, maps, links etc.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/califor...l-hunting-info

List of CA Taxidermists

http://www.jesseshunting.com/california-taxidermists

Tejon Ranch info, maps,

http://www.jesseshunting.com/tejon-r...g-fishing-info

Vandenberg AFB (VAFB) hunting & fishing info, links

http://www.jesseshunting.com/article...d-fishing-info

Camp Roberts fishing and hunting info, maps etc.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/camp-ro...d-fishing-info

[taperxz]

Bear Harvest numbers to date 2011

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunti...r/harvest.html

[DirtyDave]

Ca Fish and Game Code (not the same as DFG regulations) Much more info and details
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/ca...ebody=&hits=20

Ca Penal Code (good stuff to know about transporting firearms etc)
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/ca...ebody=&hits=20

[DirtyDave]

Permission Slip for Hunting Private Property
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/pdffiles/FG994.pdf

[TireMan]

Here is FAQs regarding Lifetime Licenses as well as Application Form.
Form can be faxed to Department of Fish and Game or mailed.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/life...etimefaqs.html

[aliphian]

Apparently I missed Snipe season. It goes from Oct 20 - Jan 27 according to the link.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/up...ary-12-13.html

[DirtyDave]

Magazine Capacity for Rifles, Handguns, and Shotguns

Rifles and Handguns/Pistols: There are NO Limitations set by DFG on Magazine Capacity for Hunting any species. If it is a CA Legal Rifle/Pistol you can hunt with it.

Shotguns for ALL Game Animals (+Crows): Big Game, Small Game, Upland Game Birds, and Waterfowl Hunting are limited to 3 shells (2 in the mag + 1 in the chamber) [Crows are Non-Game, but are also limited to 3 shells]
See F&G code Subdivision 2. Game and Furbearers §311, §353, §485, §507

Shotguns for Non Game Animals (except crows): Limited to 6 shells. See F&G Code Division 3, Chapter 1, Section 2010

Now that wasn't so hard was it?

[Franz Maurer]

cali fish and wildlife radio frequencies with repeater locations

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?aid=1007

[spectr17]

Originally Posted by Franz Maurer

cali fish and wildlife radio frequencies with repeater locations

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?aid=1007

Just an FYI, in 30 years of monitoring those channels and working on gubmint radios I've heard maybe 2 calls from wardens. They just don't use those radios a lot so don't expect to hear much.

[Franz Maurer]

Originally Posted by spectr17

Just an FYI, in 30 years of monitoring those channels and working on gubmint radios I've heard maybe 2 calls from wardens. They just don't use those radios a lot so don't expect to hear much.

Perhaps the 30 year old gear and techniques are due for a refresher than

While the traffic intensity can be describes as low I keep hearing numerous tickets,warnings given,cdl checks daily,fishing violations on Sacto river, Napa river, Petaluma river, even tactical comms , occasional poacher takedowns and reports etc..., location anouncements etc.
I must be doing something right. Try connecting an antenna...

[spectr17]

Maybe it's a Socal and central coast thing, that's where I monitor the most. Trust me, I've asked the wardens why no chatter and they don't want info going out over the air. Cellphones are their friends. Would your want you 20 going out OTA on a raid? Or tactics?

[aleaddict]

List of Follow-Up Home Study/Online Hunter Ed review courses:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes-home-study.aspx

[iclypso]

I didn't see it listed explicitly in this thread so be advised that the DFG is now the Dept of Fish and Wildlife. The official URL is now http://www.wildlife.ca.gov.

EDIT: Portions of the website seem to still be using the dfg.ca.gov structure, so many of the links posted above may still be active or, at worst, direct you to the wildlife.ca.gov site.

[Medics197]

i'm looking for regulations regarding coyote hunting in mojave preserve. i've searched for hours and can't find the regulations, i found them last year and know it was shotguns only if i'm not mistaken. if anyone can post a link that would be wonderful.

[1badjack68]

http://www.fgc.ca.gov/regulations/cu...lregs.aspx#472

[Super Chicken]

Old post guys, I'm looking for information on magazine restrictions for shotguns as well any shot size requirements, if any, as it pertains to non game specifically coyote.

Have read through it and my interpretation is there are no such regulations.

Help a brother out please!

[DDRH]

Any updated links for butchers and taxidermist? The above jesse hunting is too old and the thread is no longer there

[edgerly779]

3 rounds max shotgun non lead for all game and non game mammals and non furbearer.

[Super Chicken]

Well crud!

[Irishfisher]

Originally Posted by Super Chicken

Old post guys, I'm looking for information on magazine restrictions for shotguns as well any shot size requirements, if any, as it pertains to non game specifically coyote. Have read through it and my interpretation is there are no such regulations. Help a brother out please!

The shotgun capacity limit for coyote and other "non-game species" is 6 rounds. The take of "game species" is limited to 3 round capacity shotguns. There is no shot size restriction for non-game species. I have included references, since someone else has said otherwise.


EXCERPT FROM CDFW CALIFORNIA OUTDOORS COLUMN

"Shotgun capacity for coyotes
Question: What is the shotgun magazine capacity while hunting coyotes? (Matt A.)

Answer: Only shotguns capable of holding no more than six rounds may be possessed or used for the take of any mammal or bird (FGC, section 2010). Therefore, the maximum shotgun magazine capacity for hunting nongame species, such as coyote, is six. When hunting game species, the limit is three rounds."

https://californiaoutdoors.wordpress...ean-pinnacles/

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/f...ectionNum=2010.

https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Doc...ta=(sc.Default)

https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Doc...ta=(sc.Default)

https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Doc...ta=(sc.Default)

[Spyder]

Originally Posted by edgerly779

3 rounds max shotgun non lead for all game and non game mammals and non furbearer.

Incorrect.

Irishfisher is correct.

[BillyGoatCrawler]

Originally Posted by edgerly779

3 rounds max shotgun non lead for all game and non game mammals and non furbearer.

The fud police spreading fud yet again. Gotta love it! The Irishman is right, and he's cited his sources. Amazing!

[Super Chicken]

Originally Posted by Irishfisher

The shotgun capacity limit for coyote and other "non-game species" is 6 rounds. The take of "game species" is limited to 3 round capacity shotguns. There is no shot size restriction for non-game species. I have included references, since someone else has said otherwise.

Most awesome, thank you. Looks like I need to retire or plug up the 590. Have carried it for many years. What a wonderful place CalGuns is.

Cheers

[Deannoo64]

Maybe someone here can help me out, I can't seem to find any definitive answer. I simply want to know is it legal for me to hunt with my fixed mag LR308 in California?