§ 2225 Bird Transport Prohibition

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law makes it illegal for transportation companies to carry live wild birds that are not in season, unless a special exception applies.

Key Takeaways

•Common carriers cannot move live wild birds that are out of season.
•The rule applies to both protected non‑game birds and regular game birds.
•Exceptions only exist if the law specifically provides them.

Example

A truck driver wants to move a cage of wild ducks across state lines during the closed hunting season.

Because the ducks are a migratory game bird and there is no open season, the driver cannot legally transport them on a commercial carrier.

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§ 2225 Bird Transport Prohibition

Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for any common carrier to transport any live protected nongame bird or any live resident or migratory game bird for which there is no open season. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1972.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

common carrier protected nongame bird resident or migratory game bird open season

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 2225.

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