§ 4805 Mountain Lion Depredation Permit

Fish and Game Code·California

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•If a mountain lion is causing trouble (like attacking animals), the government can quickly say it's okay to go after it.
•They can give permission over the phone first, but they have to give a written permit later.
•This is only for the specific mountain lion causing the problem, not any mountain lion.

Example

A mountain lion keeps killing a farmer's sheep.

The farmer can call the government, and they can say 'yes, go after that mountain lion' right away. But they still have to send a written permit later.

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§ 4805 Mountain Lion Depredation Permit

Whenever immediate authorization will materially assist in the pursuit of the particular mountain lion believed to be responsible for the depredation reported pursuant to Section 4802, the department or the animal damage control officer may orally authorize the pursuit and taking of the depredating mountain lion, and the department shall issue a written permit for the period previously authorized as soon as practicable after the oral authorization. (Repealed and added June 5, 1990, by initiative Proposition 117.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

immediate authorization depredating mountain lion oral authorization written permit

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 4805.

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