California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §4750: It is unlawful to take any bear with firearm, trap, or bow and arrow without first procuring a tag authorizing the taking of that bear in accordance with this chapter, but no iron or steel-jawed or an
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What this law says, in plain English
Taking a bear with firearm, trap, or bow without a required tag is unlawful. Metal-jawed traps are prohibited for taking bears.
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It is unlawful to take any bear with firearm, trap, or bow and arrow without first procuring a tag authorizing the taking of that bear in accordance with this chapter, but no iron or steel-jawed or any type of metal-jawed trap shall be used to take any bear.
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