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
Outdoors Q&A: Can I Fish for Free to Feed My Family?
Subsistence fishing without a license is allowed only in certain locations
Outdoors Q&A: Hunting Coyotes at Night with Lights?
Night hunting is banned in areas where general deer season is open
Outdoors Q&A: Toss Back Dead Fish to Stay Legal?
Heed weather forecasts when planning multiday trips to avoid surprise conditions
Outdoors Q&A: Hunting and Camping Around Wildlife Watering Holes
Generally, it's illegal to hunt within 200 yards of watering places on public lands
Outdoors Q&A: Can Waterfowl Hunters Get a Little Help?
Regulations restrict nonhunters from packing in extra shot shells for hunters
Outdoors Q&A: Why Is Hunting Prohibited During the Rut?
Managers try to balance hunter opportunity and success with harvest objectives
Outdoors Q&A: Fishing Bait and Tackle Launcher
A launcher may be legal if it meets certain conditions
Outdoors Q&A: Removing Tree Barriers From Public Waters
All vegetation is the property of the landowners, and blockages are their responsibility
Outdoors Q&A: Nonhunters Retrieving Game
To avoid raising red flags with a game warden, plan ahead to take the whole carcass immediately out of the field
Outdoors Q&A: Loaded Guns ‘On’ Cars
Placing a loaded gun in or on a vehicle when on a public roadway warrants a citation
Outdoors Q&A: Pucker Up for Duck Calling
Electronic or mechanically operated devices are prohibited when hunting migratory birds
Outdoors Q&A: Shooting Waterfowl with the Influence of Bait
Anything considered bait that lures waterfowl of any species to come within range of hunting is illegal
Outdoors Q&A: Shipping Abalone Out of State
There are California regulations to follow, and the sender must abide by importation laws of other states
Outdoors Q&A: Fishing Aboard Party Boats
The captain, crew and passengers may be responsible for the violations of one personOutdoors Q&A: Filleting Halibut at Sea
There are exceptions for bringing filleted California halibut onshore
Outdoors Q&A: Old-Timer Bucks
Fish & Game laws spell out which bucks are legal; meanwhile, what's the rule on laminating fishing licenses?
Outdoors Q&A: Is It a Steelhead or Rainbow Trout?
There are criteria to determine the difference, and the Steelhead Report Card program can help
Outdoors Q&A: Getting Smelly for Deer Hunting
When it comes to irresistible aromas for your prey, spray away
Outdoors Q&A: Are Hunters a Threat to Hikers and Campers?
Anyone sharing the outdoors is urged to take precautions to avoid getting caught in crossfire
Outdoors Q&A: Releasing Fish at the End of the Day
There is no law prohibiting the practice, but there are ways to help ensure their survival
Outdoors Q&A: Can Rifle and Bow Hunters Mix?
Game wardens on the lookout for mixed hunting groups during overlapping seasons
Outdoors Q&A: Grunion Hunting By Moonlight
When and where they spawn is nearly impossible to predict, but there are conditions under which you can boost your odds of catching them in the act
Outdoors Q&A: No Digging in Mud Without Fishing License
According to Fish & Game laws, even the appearance of digging for clams without a valid license can get you in troubleOutdoors Q&A: Buying Bass to Stock Private Pond
Some bass are better than others for growing in a smaller environmentOutdoors Q&A: Shooting at Dusk
Is it legal to finish off an animal after dark if it was shot during legal hunting hours?Outdoors Q&A: Are Game-Tracking Devices Legal?
Here's what you need to know before heading out with your arrows to catch big-game animalsOutdoors Q&A: Is It Legal to Ship Trout, Venison Out of State?
There are state and U.S. laws to follow for mailing packages containing wildlifeOutdoors Q&A: How to Properly ‘Gift’ Abalone
You may be in the giving spirit, but there's still a limit on what you can do with abaloneOutdoors Q&A: What’s Too Much Help When Teaching Kids to Fish?
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