California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §4757: Any person taking a bear must retain possession of the skin of the bear and the portion of the bear’s head that includes both ears, during the open season for that bear and for 15 days thereafter, and
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Any person taking a bear must retain possession of the skin of the bear and the portion of the bear’s head that includes both ears, during the open season for that bear and for 15 days thereafter, and must produce the skin and that portion of the head upon the demand of any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this code.
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