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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 3501 Driving Game Birds Prohibited

§ 3501 Driving Game Birds Prohibited

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§ 3501 Driving Game Birds Prohibited

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't use a car, boat, or plane to chase birds toward someone else so they can catch or shoot them.
  • •This law is about not scaring or pushing birds toward hunters or trappers using vehicles.
  • •It's illegal even if you're just helping someone else do it.

Example

You're in a boat and see your friend trying to hunt ducks. You drive the boat toward the ducks to scare them into flying toward your friend so he can shoot them.

This is against the law because you used the boat to push the birds toward your friend on purpose.

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

Official Source
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§ 3501 Driving Game Birds Prohibited

It is unlawful to use any powerboat, motor vehicle, or airplane to drive any game bird toward another person with the intent that the other person shall take the bird. (Enacted by Stats. 1957, Ch. 456.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

powerboatmotor vehicleairplanegame bird

Related Statutes

  • § 3002 Hunting From Vehicles Prohibited
  • § 2001 Wildlife Harvesting Limits
  • § 2005 Hunting Light Restrictions
  • § 3005.5 Wildlife Capture And Possession
  • § 3504 Game Bird Sale Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 3501.
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