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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 4180 Fur-Bearing Mammal Removal

§ 4180 Fur-Bearing Mammal Removal

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§ 4180 Fur-Bearing Mammal Removal

Key Takeaways

  • •If furry animals like raccoons or beavers are damaging your stuff, you can catch or remove them anytime, but you can't sell their fur.
  • •You must check traps every day and remove any animals caught in them.
  • •Only the person who set the trap, the landowner, or someone they trust can check and remove the animals.

Example

A farmer has raccoons digging up his crops and ruining his garden.

The farmer can set traps to catch the raccoons, but he must check the traps every day. He can't sell the raccoon fur, even if he catches them.

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

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§ 4180 Fur-Bearing Mammal Removal

(a) Except as provided for in Section 4005, fur-bearing mammals that are injuring property may be taken at any time and in any manner in accordance with this code or regulations made pursuant to this code. Raw furs, as defined in Section 4005, that are taken under this section, shall not be sold. (b) Traps used pursuant to this section shall be inspected and all animals in the traps shall be removed at least once daily. The inspection and removal shall be done by the person who sets the trap or the owner of the land where the trap is set or an agent of either. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 78. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fur-bearing mammalsraw furstrapsinspectedremoved

Related Statutes

  • § 325 Surplus Wildlife Hunting Regulations
  • § 1050 License And Permit Issuance
  • § 1050.1 License And Fee Requirements
  • § 1050.3 Temporary Online Entitlement Documents
  • § 1050.4 Digital Fishing License Display

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4180.
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