§ 1756 Wildlife Management Funding Policy

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law says that protecting wildlife and native plants is important for everyone, no matter if they make money, and that people who use wildlife for fun must help pay for its care.

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•Wildlife protection is a public benefit, not just an economic one
•People who use wildlife for recreation must help fund its management
•The rule follows the guidelines in Section 711

Example

A family goes fishing in a state lake

They have to buy a fishing license, and part of that fee helps the state manage the lake and protect the fish and wildlife for future use

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§ 1756 Wildlife Management Funding Policy

(a) The policy set forth in this chapter is in the public interest without regard to the economic value or the lack of economic value of wildlife or native plants. (b) It is the policy of the state to require the recreational users of the state’s wildlife resources to support the management of lands managed by the department and the management of wildlife consistent with Section 711. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1539, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

public interest economic value wildlife resources management of lands Section 711

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1756.

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