§ 1575 Cooperative Hunting Area Agreements

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law lets the state make agreements with landowners to create shared hunting areas on at least 5,000 acres, with rules about posting boundaries and enforcing trespass laws.

Key Takeaways

•Cooperative hunting areas must be at least 5,000 acres and can include land from one or more owners.
•Boundaries must have signs that hunting is allowed only with written permission from the owner or their agent.
•The department enforces trespass laws and can set fees or regulations for hunting in these areas.

Example

A farmer works with the wildlife department to open part of his 6,000‑acre ranch for public deer hunting.

The farmer puts up signs that say hunting is allowed only with written permission, the department enforces trespass rules there, and both parties follow the agreement.

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

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§ 1575 Cooperative Hunting Area Agreements

To provide added protection for landowners from the depredation of trespassers and to provide additional hunting opportunities to public hunters and private landowners, the department may contract with landowners for the establishment of cooperative hunting areas according to terms as the respective parties may agree upon, subject to the following conditions: (a) Cooperative deer and elk hunting areas shall be at least 5,000 acres in size, including the open, restricted, and portions thereof, and may consist of the adjoining lands of one or more owners. (b) The boundaries of each area shall be posted by the department with a sign stating legal hunting may be allowed in the area if written permission is obtained from the owner or their duly authorized agent. (c) The department shall enforce the trespass provisions of the Penal Code and the provisions of this code within these areas. (d) The commission may establish regulations and set fees for the management and control of hunting in these areas. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 21.5. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

cooperative hunting areas trespassers landowners 5,000 acres department

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1575.

§ 1575 Cooperative Hunting Area Agreements

Fish and Game Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 1575 Cooperative Hunting Area Agreements

This law lets the state make agreements with landowners to create shared hunting areas on at least 5,000 acres, with rules about posting boundaries and enforcing trespass laws.

Key Takeaways

•Cooperative hunting areas must be at least 5,000 acres and can include land from one or more owners.
•Boundaries must have signs that hunting is allowed only with written permission from the owner or their agent.
•The department enforces trespass laws and can set fees or regulations for hunting in these areas.

Example

A farmer works with the wildlife department to open part of his 6,000‑acre ranch for public deer hunting.

The farmer puts up signs that say hunting is allowed only with written permission, the department enforces trespass rules there, and both parties follow the agreement.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 1575 Cooperative Hunting Area Agreements

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

cooperative hunting areas trespassers landowners 5,000 acres department

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1575.

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