Fish & G. Code, § 454 · Chapter 5. Management of Deer
Fish & G. Code, § 454
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Such management plans shall contain the following program elements:
(a) Document existing information on deer herd management units and programs to obtain information that may be needed.
(b) Develop programs to maintain and increase the quality of deer habitat statewide. Such programs will emphasize cooperative action between the department and the appropriate land management entities, both public and private. Emphasis shall be directed towards identifying critical deer habitat areas and the maintenance and management of such areas.
(c) Develop programs to reduce natural mortalities where such reduction may be critical to meeting deer herd plan objectives.
(d) Develop programs to decrease the illegal taking of deer through modern law enforcement methods supported by public and private cooperative efforts.
(e) Develop diversified recreational use programs, including both hunting and nonhunting uses, consistent with the basic individual deer herd management unit capabilities.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 839.
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