Outdoors Q&A: What Are the Regulations on Slingshot Hunting?
The method may be used to take only certain nongame birds and mammals
Outdoors Q&A: Are Wild Pigs a Threat to Me or My Dogs?
Wild pigs are timid and generally want to be left alone
Outdoors Q&A: Why Are Refuge Reservations So Hard to Draw?
The competition for waterfowl reservations is huge, with more than 750,000 submissions for 2011-12
Outdoors Q&A: Why Are Shot Shells Limited in Refuges and Wildlife Areas?
Regulations are in place both to increase the hunting experience and improve waterfowl populations
Outdoors Q&A: When Special Fishing Regulations Differ on Same River
The daily bag limit is always in effect, even if fishing multiple segments of a waterway
Outdoors Q&A: Is It Legal to Keep My Limit Plus My Friend’s Fish?
By law, you can never be in possession of more than the possession limit
Outdoors Q&A: Fishing with the ‘Alabama Rig’ in California
To be used legally in the state's inland waters, the original design would need to be modified
Outdoors Q&A: Deer in the Rut Can Be Dangerous Neighbors
Like other wildlife, they are best observed at a distance
Outdoors Q&A: Wanted — Rattlesnake Wrangler
Try these tips to discourage rattlesnakes from taking up residence near your home
Outdoors Q&A: Releasing Sea Creatures Back to the Wild
It's illegal to release any finfish or shellfish from captivity back into ocean waters
Outdoors Q&A: Creating a Private Hunting Ranch
Restrictions and requirements come with the importation of wildlife
Outdoors Q&A: Hook Alternatives When Fishing for Halibut
There are no legal restrictions, but some rigs are better than others
Outdoors Q&A: All That Glitters in the Water Is Not Legal
Sprinkling glitter as an attractant for bait fish is considered littering
Outdoors Q&A: Is Pursuing Wildlife for a Photo a Form of ‘Take’?
Hunting and fishing licenses are not required for people using only a camera
Outdoors Q&A: Must Abalone Divers Carry Measuring Gauge, License Underwater?
Generally, they may be left in the dive tube only if it remains in your possession
Outdoors Q&A: Paper License vs. Scanned Copy on Smartphone
An electronic version is not sufficient when requested by a game warden
Outdoors Q&A: Jug Line Fishing in California Lakes
Such a device is illegal in California; generally, all fish must be taken by 'angling'
Outdoors Q&A: Turning a Water-Ski Kneeboard Into an Abalone Diving Rig?
There is no prohibition against using a float tube or kneeboard with an anchor
Outdoors Q&A: Is It Illegal to Interfere with Someone’s Fishing Experience?
State laws forbid intentionally disrupting the legal hunting efforts of others
Outdoors Q&A: Can Disabled War Veteran Hunt with Canine Companion?
Dogs are generally allowed, but there are limits and conditions during certain seasons
Outdoors Q&A: Is a Duck Still a Duck Once It Becomes Sausage?
Processed or not, a duck is a duck and counts toward the possession limit
Outdoors Q&A: Using Bang Sticks in Self-Defense Against Sharks
Devices that use an explosive charge are firearms, an illegal method on sharks
Outdoors Q&A: Planting Wild Turkeys on Private Land
Releasing captive-reared turkey poults is illegal and could do more harm than good
Outdoors Q&A: Can Trespassing Wildlife Be Trapped and Relocated?
Raccoons that have caused property damage can be trapped — but only by legal means
Outdoors Q&A: What Should Be Done with Injured Wildlife?
In most cases, human interference is not beneficial
Outdoors Q&A: Can Hunters Sell Game for Medicinal Purposes?
First and foremost, regulations are designed to protect and preserve California's wildlife resources
Outdoors Q&A: How Much Do California Halibut Move Around?
Previous study indicated migration was related to the size of the fish
Outdoors Q&A: Are Broken Antlers a Sign of Nutrient Deficiencies?
Mineral deficiencies may play a role, as well as wear and damage from the rutting season
Outdoors Q&A: Is It Legal to Cherry Pick for the Best Crabs?
'High-grading' is prohibited, and being over the limit, even for a short time, could lead to a citation
Outdoors Q&A: Hunting Wildlife Refuges vs. Private Land
Although not required to do so, private wetland owners often follow traditional hunt days
Outdoors Q&A: Hunting with ‘Passive’ Night-Vision Equipment
Most such devices that are electrical or battery powered are prohibited
Outdoors Q&A: What Can Be Done About Pesky Coyotes?
The best thing to do is ensure there's no access to food, water and shelter
Outdoors Q&A: Hunting Sea Ducks
Hunting from shore is legal as long as the shoreline isn't private, or a prohibited park or reserve
Outdoors Q&A: Can Scent Attractants Be Considered Bait?
If a product causes the game to chew on, lick or nibble at the surface to which it is applied, it falls under the definition of feed
Outdoors Q&A: Is It Legal to Keep Loaded Firearm in Parked Car?
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