laws on taking coyote?

[mzimmers]

Hi -

Recently moved (back) to CA; living in unincorporated Monterey county. I'm getting some coyote coming closer to the house than I'd like, so I'd like to take them out. Just to be explicit, this is on my property.

My hunting license is out of date...do I need a valid one for this?

And, I guess I have to use lead-free ammunition, huh?

Thanks for any tips.

[pennstater]

I haven't hunted coyotes' since 2011-'12. Needed a license then and lead was good. Now, well, you'll get the right answers here soon enough. Even the Ca. F&WL regs are vague. Thinking you're correct tho.

[Spyder]

License needed, and will need lead free starting July 1.

[Spyder]

...local county refs may prohibit firearm discharge even in unincorporated areas. I know parts of Santa Cruz county do, but I am unfamiliar with Monterey.

[tony270]

Sub quotes:

http://www.fgc.ca.gov/regulations/current/mammalregs.aspx#264

Read all the regulations on specifics, and the specifics to your exact area, especially pertaining to use of lights and hunting at night, there are some differences for private property verses public.

I would get a motion detector, some Paul Dobbin's coyote lure, and a trail cam to record the take.

[lewdogg21]

Why am i thinking coyotes and non-game animals are lead free already?

[Hunt]

make sure you are in an area where discharge of a firearm isn't illegal.....traps?

[edgerly779]

Led ammo in condor zone and must have license. Monterey county in condor zone

[Bisley]

Why am i thinking coyotes and non-game animals are lead free already?

Because they are in a lot of the state. And they are statewide if you're using a shotgun. Don't ask, I didn't make the laws

[Irishfisher]

Hi -

Recently moved (back) to CA; living in unincorporated Monterey county. I'm getting some coyote coming closer to the house than I'd like, so I'd like to take them out. Just to be explicit, this is on my property.

My hunting license is out of date...do I need a valid one for this?

And, I guess I have to use lead-free ammunition, huh?

Thanks for any tips.

Lead free ammunition and hunting license required. Also contact Monterey County Sheriff's Office to determine if you are in an area where shooting is permitted. They have a map and should be able to tell you fairly quickly. If you intend to hunt them at night, be sure to confirm you are legal, as night hunting coyotes is prohibited in part of Monterey County.

[pacrat]

OK gents refer to post #8 of this thread.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1490819

Paging Bibboarstopper for confirmation of my stated position.

The difference is in the lexicon of legality.

Not "taking"...............Defending.

Not "hunting".............Defending.

Make sure any projectiles you launch while "defending" yourself, property, livestock, etc. Do not leave your property. That could possibly be construed as reckless discharge. Which most, if not all counties do have ordinances against. Or cause civil liability for poking holes in a neighbors house.