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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 1§ 4000 Fur-Bearing Mammal List

§ 4000 Fur-Bearing Mammal List

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§ 4000 Fur-Bearing Mammal List

Key Takeaways

  • •This law lists animals that are considered fur-bearing mammals.
  • •The animals included are: pine marten, fisher, mink, river otter, gray fox, red fox, kit fox, raccoon, beaver, badger, and muskrat.
  • •This list helps people know which animals are protected or regulated for their fur.

Example

If someone wants to trap animals for their fur, they need to know which animals are on this list.

This law tells them that animals like raccoons and foxes are fur-bearing mammals, so there might be special rules for trapping them.

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

Official Source
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§ 4000 Fur-Bearing Mammal List

The following are fur-bearing mammals: pine marten, fisher, mink, river otter, gray fox, red fox, kit fox, raccoon, beaver, badger, and muskrat. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 73. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fur-bearing mammalspine martenfisherminkriver ottergray foxred foxkit foxraccoonbeaverbadgermuskrat

Related Statutes

  • § 203 Game Bird And Mammal Regulations
  • § 4003 Poison Use For Fur-Bearing Mammals
  • § 4005 Trapping License Requirements
  • § 4007 Trapping License Requirements
  • § 4008 Trapping License Renewal Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4000.
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