§ 302 Black Bear Hunting Regulations

Fish and Game Code·California

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This law says the commission must check every year if the rules about black bear hunting seasons are still good or need to be changed. They look at things that affect how many black bears there are and if they're healthy.

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•The commission checks the black bear hunting rules every year.
•They look at things that affect bear numbers and health.
•They decide if the rules should stay the same, be removed, or changed.

Example

Imagine there are fewer black bears in the forest this year.

The commission would look at why there are fewer bears, like if there's less food or more sickness, and decide if they should change the hunting rules to protect the bears.

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§ 302 Black Bear Hunting Regulations

When adopting regulations pursuant to any authority otherwise vested in the commission by this code, the commission shall annually determine whether to continue, repeal, or amend regulations establishing hunting seasons for black bears. The determination shall include a review of factors which impact the health and viability of the black bear population. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 687, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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regulations hunting seasons black bears health and viability

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 302.

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