California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §3660: It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession the carcass, in such condition that the sex or species cannot be easily determined, of any pheasant while in the field or forest or while upon a

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to possess a pheasant carcass of indeterminate sex or species in fields, forests, or while transporting from a hunting trip.

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It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession the carcass, in such condition that the sex or species cannot be easily determined, of any pheasant while in the field or forest or while upon any highway, train, car, boat, or other conveyance when returning from any hunting trip with gun or other hunting equipment.

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