§ 2350 Deer And Game Bird Transport

Fish and Game Code·California

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It is illegal to take a deer or game bird out of the state unless you have a nonresident hunting license or a written permit from the wildlife department.

Key Takeaways

•Only nonresident hunters with a proper license can legally transport deer or game birds out of the state.
•A written permit from the department can also allow transport.
•Violating this rule can result in fines or other penalties.

Example

A hunter from another state kills a deer while hunting in California and tries to drive the meat back home.

Because the hunter does not have a California nonresident hunting license or a special permit, moving the deer across the state line would break the law.

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§ 2350 Deer And Game Bird Transport

It is unlawful to transport or carry a deer or game bird out of this state, except by the holder of a nonresident hunting license or under a written permit issued by the department. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 53. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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deer game bird nonresident hunting license written permit

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2350.

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