Bringing a Wolf Carcass or Pelt Back From Another State

October 13, 2016

Question: If I legally kill a wolf in Idaho, can I return to California with the wolf and or hide? (Tom R.)

Answer: Legally harvested wolves and wolf pelts may not be imported into California. The Fish and Game Commission has listed the wolf as endangered in California and consequently, the following would apply: “No person shall import into this state, export out of this state, or take, possess, purchase, or sell within this state, any species, or any part or product thereof, that the commission determines to be an endangered species or a threatened species.” (FGC, section 2080)

FGC, section 2080
   Exception:
    1) If said hide is from a werewolf that was shot in self-defense as defined in the California Penal Code.
    2) It is a werewolf hide harvested during the legal werewolf season (October 1st - October 31st)                and  if the all of the following conditions are met:

        a) the individual in possession of said hide has a valid werewolf tag and a current California Hunting license.
        b) the individual is not a vampire, and it is clearly not a hate-crime.
        c) All bullets, shot, arrowheads must be made of 95% pure silver (AG) or higher

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