Recreation

Statewide ban on bobcat trapping takes effect

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds bobcat trappers that recreational and commercial bobcat trapping is no longer allowed in California.
 
At a meeting in Fortuna on Aug. 5, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted regulations to ban bobcat trapping statewide.

On Nov. 13, the Office of Administrative Law approved those regulations to be effective Nov. 20.
 
As a result of the new regulations, related to hunting and trapping of bobcat (Section 478 of Title 14, California Code of Regulations): It shall be unlawful to trap any bobcat, or attempt to do so, or to sell or export any bobcat or part of any bobcat taken in the State of California.
 
Any holder of a trapping license who traps a bobcat shall immediately release the bobcat to the wild unharmed.

Also beginning Nov. 20, CDFW will no longer mark bobcat pelts for personal use or issue shipping tags for commercial sale of bobcat pelts taken in California.

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CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education Program releases 2016 clinic schedule

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released its schedule of Advanced Hunter Education classes for 2016.

Several new offerings have been added, including hunter marksmanship, hunt planning and basic game processing.

Other popular clinics are still on the roster, including wilderness first aid, wild pig hunting, deer hunting, turkey hunting, land navigation, waterfowl hunting, upland game hunting and game cooking.

“If you are new to hunting or just want to explore a skill you haven’t tried before, these clinics may be for you,” said Lt. Alan Gregory of the CDFW Advanced Hunter Education program. “Even though they’re sponsored by the Advanced Hunter Education program, these clinics offer something for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to experienced.”

The clinics are held at various locations throughout the state. Preregistration is necessary and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Students under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

To register or to learn more, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/huntered/advanced/ or contact Lt. Gregory at 209-274-9923.

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