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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 1§ 4002 Fur-Bearing Mammal Taking Methods

§ 4002 Fur-Bearing Mammal Taking Methods

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§ 4002 Fur-Bearing Mammal Taking Methods

Key Takeaways

  • •You can only catch furry animals like foxes or beavers in a few ways: traps, guns, bows and arrows, or with dogs.
  • •Using poison is only allowed if you have a special permit.
  • •You can't use other methods like nets or your hands to catch these animals.

Example

If you want to catch a raccoon for its fur, you can use a trap or a gun.

The law says you can't just grab the raccoon with your hands or use a net. You have to use a trap, a gun, or one of the other allowed methods.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 4002 Fur-Bearing Mammal Taking Methods

Fur-bearing mammals may be taken only with a trap, a firearm, bow and arrow, poison under a proper permit, or with the use of dogs. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Fur-bearing mammalstrapfirearmbow and arrowpoison under a proper permituse of dogs

Related Statutes

  • § 4009 Trap Interference Prohibition
  • § 3009 Hunting Accident Felony Duty
  • § 4750 Bear Hunting Tag Requirement
  • § 10770 Fish And Game Refuge
  • § 10771 San Francisco Fish Refuge Boundaries

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4002.
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