Outdoors Q&A: When Is a Duck No Longer a Duck?
Until its edible portions are consumed or used, the bird counts toward the possession limit
Outdoors Q&A: What to Do for a Lonely Osprey?
The bird may appear to be 'crying,' but most likely it's not because of a missing mate
Outdoors Q&A: Ocean Fishing in the Dark
Not being able to see well enough to distinguish the species is no excuse for violating restrictions
Outdoors Q&A: When Screeching Owls Move In
A fake owl can help discourage a family of real owls from overstaying their welcome
Outdoors Q&A: Will Painting My Kayak Spook White Sharks?
While the concept is intriguing, an orca-appearing structure may not prevent an attack
Outdoors Q&A: Are Liquid/Spray Scents Considered Bait?
Attractants can be used, but hunters are advised to be cautious in the selection and use of a product
Outdoors Q&A: Dog Training with Live and Dead Birds
It's OK to use domestically raised avian species, as long as no wild birds are captured, injured or killed
Outdoors Q&A: Is It Legal to Take Extra Game to Give Away?
The recipient must be present to take possession in order to legally gift abalone
Outdoors Q&A: Is There a Limit on Rods for Ocean Fishing?
Two roads and lines or two hand lines are allowed from a public pier or jetty
Outdoors Q&A: Can I Hunt on My Own Land?
The wildlife belong to the state of California and not to the landowner
Outdoors Q&A: How Common Is Trichinosis in Wild Game?
Food hygiene and care of a carcass pose the greater risk to human health
Outdoors Q&A: If the Fish Will Die Anyway, Shouldn’t I Keep It?
The bottom line is, undersized fish must be released immediately
Outdoors Q&A: Night Fishing with Submerged Lights
It is legal in most circumstances, but there are exceptions for trout and salmon
Outdoors Q&A: Catch-and-Release Fishing in No-Take Waters
Zero-take areas allow angling opportunities without the retention of any fish
Outdoors Q&A: Using Scuba Gear to Photograph Abalone Divers
Taking such pictures is legal, as long as a couple of regulations are followed
Outdoors Q&A: Fishing with a Beach Net
There are specific regulations governing the use of beach or throw nets
Outdoors Q&A: Carrying a Gun While Fishing
Law allows anglers to have firearms while fishing and while hiking to and from the site
Outdoors Q&A: Will Controlling Sacramento Pikeminnow Help Salmonids?
There have been efforts to remove them as a non-native predator because they were illegally introduced
Outdoors Q&A: A Glowing Phenomenon
Red tide is the best time to create illuminated footprints on the beach
Outdoors Q&A: Humanely Wrangling Halibut
A well-placed shot with a spear is usually most effective, but be careful with a knife
Outdoors Q&A: Do Wild Turkeys Hybridize?
Hybrids are possible but unlikely, and natural color abnormalities often lead to misidentification
Outdoors Q&A: Beards and Spurs Don’t Tell It All
There is no exact standard for identifying a wild turkey’s age
Outdoors Q&A: How Are Fish Stocking Decisions Made?
Tale of Lake Oroville explains why it's planted with only coho salmon
Outdoors Q&A: Why Not Dive for Abalone Year-Round?
The abalone season works in conjunction with other regulations to limit the overall take
Outdoors Q&A: Are White-Tailed Deer Coming to California?
Introducing white-tailed deer — which carry diseases and parasites and would compete for limited habitat — would put native deer at risk
Outdoors Q&A: When Dogs Become Hunters
Dogs may be used to locate, retrieve and even take live game
Outdoors Q&A: Some Organic Fishing Methods Not Legal
The use of chemicals of any type, such as plant roots used by Native Americans, is a violation of state fishing regulations
Outdoors Q&A: Baiting Crab Traps with Rockfish Carcasses
Generally, parts normally discarded after cleaning don't count toward a possession limit
Outdoors Q&A: Can Wild Turkeys Be Planted on Private Property?
Only turkeys trapped from the wild by the DFG may be released into the wild
Outdoors Q&A: Parting with Treasured Game Mounts
It's unlawful to sell, trade or purchase trophies of deer or elk found in the wild in California
Outdoors Q&A: Caught Without a Fishing License
What should you do if you lose your license while fishing?
Outdoors Q&A: How Does Managed Hunting Benefit Deer Herds?
Regulated sport hunting minimizes adverse effects of 'boom or bust' deer population cycles
Outdoors Q&A: Lobster Diving Is Not a Team Sport
Each diver may take and possess only his or her own limit
Outdoors Q&A: Is It Legal to Refuse a Search?
Hunting equipment and 'containers' are subject to inspection by wardens
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