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Fish and Game Code - Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 4; Wild Pigs (secs. 4650 - 4657).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
California
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Stock enhancement/repopulation Protection of species Wild fauna Marking/identification
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code of California requires the Department of Fish and Game to prepare a plan for the management of wild pigs. Under the plan, the status and trend of wild pig populations shall be determined and management units shall be designated within the state. The plan may establish pig management zones to address regional needs and opportunities. In preparing the plan, the department shall consider available, existing information and literature relative to wild pigs. Wild pigs, as used in this Chapter, means free-roaming pigs not distinguished by branding, ear marking, or other permanent identification methods. In general it shall be unlawful to take any wild pig without first procuring a tag authorizing the taking of that wild pig in accordance with this chapter. Wild pig tags are valid only during that portion of the current hunting license year in which wild pigs may be taken or possessed in any area of California.

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Website
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov