§ 4758 Bear Parts Sale Ban

Fish and Game Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•You can't sell or buy any part of a bear, like its meat, skin, or claws, in this state.
•If you have more than one bear gall bladder, the law assumes you're trying to sell them.
•There are some exceptions, like if another law says it's okay to sell.

Example

You find a bear skin rug at a garage sale and buy it.

This is against the law because you can't buy any part of a bear.

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§ 4758 Bear Parts Sale Ban

(a) Subject to the provisions of this code permitting the sale of domestically raised game mammals, it is unlawful to sell or purchase, or possess for sale, the meat, skin, hide, teeth, claws, or other parts of any bear in this state. (b) The possession of more than one bear gall bladder is prima facie evidence that the bear gall bladders are possessed for sale. (c) Nothing in this section prohibits a sale authorized pursuant to Section 3087. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 556, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful sell purchase possess for sale bear prima facie evidence

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4758.

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