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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1Art. 1§ 10513 Wildlife Taking In Refuges

§ 10513 Wildlife Taking In Refuges

Fish and Game Code·California
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§ 10513 Wildlife Taking In Refuges

This law says you are allowed to take a bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, or reptile from water that can be traveled on, even if that water is inside a state game refuge.

Key Takeaways

  • •You can take wildlife from navigable water in a state game refuge.
  • •The rule only talks about water you can travel on (like rivers, lakes, streams).
  • •It does not change any other hunting or fishing rules that might exist elsewhere.

Example

A person is kayaking on a river that runs through a state wildlife refuge and catches a fish with a net.

Because the river is navigable water and the law says nothing stops you from taking wildlife there, catching the fish is legal under this rule.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10513 Wildlife Taking In Refuges

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a person from taking a bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, or reptile from or on navigable water in a state game refuge. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 154, Sec. 100. (AB 1527) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

navigable waterstate game refugebirdmammalfishamphibianreptile

Related Statutes

  • § 2000 Wildlife Taking And Possession
  • § 2002 Possession Of Illegally Taken Wildlife
  • § 1054.2 Hunting License Possession Rules
  • § 3803 Predatory Bird Removal Authority
  • § 3000 Nighttime Hunting Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 10513.
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