Birds and mammals: nongame birds: mute swans.
- Authorizes the taking of mute swans without a hunting license through January 1, 2031.
- Exempts landowners and lessees from hunting license requirements when taking mute swans on their property.
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to track enforcement actions related to mute swans.
- Encourages voluntary reporting when mute swans are taken or possessed.
Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez's wildlife management legislation adds mute swans to California's list of regulated nongame birds, allowing their take and possession under conditions similar to those governing English sparrows and starlings. The measure establishes a voluntary reporting system for individuals who take or possess mute swans, while requiring the Department of Fish and Wildlife to track related enforcement actions.
The bill maintains existing exemptions that allow landowners, lessees, and their authorized agents to take listed nongame birds on their property without obtaining a hunting license or depredation permit. All other individuals must obtain appropriate licensing through the Department of Fish and Wildlife to take any listed nongame birds, including mute swans. These new provisions regarding mute swans expire on January 1, 2031, unless extended by future legislation.
 Jeff GonzalezR Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 0 | 8 | 80 | PASS |
- Authorizes the taking of mute swans without a hunting license through January 1, 2031.
- Exempts landowners and lessees from hunting license requirements when taking mute swans on their property.
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to track enforcement actions related to mute swans.
- Encourages voluntary reporting when mute swans are taken or possessed.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez's wildlife management legislation adds mute swans to California's list of regulated nongame birds, allowing their take and possession under conditions similar to those governing English sparrows and starlings. The measure establishes a voluntary reporting system for individuals who take or possess mute swans, while requiring the Department of Fish and Wildlife to track related enforcement actions.
The bill maintains existing exemptions that allow landowners, lessees, and their authorized agents to take listed nongame birds on their property without obtaining a hunting license or depredation permit. All other individuals must obtain appropriate licensing through the Department of Fish and Wildlife to take any listed nongame birds, including mute swans. These new provisions regarding mute swans expire on January 1, 2031, unless extended by future legislation.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 0 | 8 | 80 | PASS |
Jeff GonzalezR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |