Gifting Fish and Game

January 17, 2014

Question: Is the practice of "gifting" still legal? With larger possession limits for waterfowl this year, does the "gifting" limit increase as well? Does gifting apply to mammals and upland game as well as waterfowl? Do you know the specific regulation number? (James S., Oakley)

Answer: Yes, gifting fish and game is legal. There is no "gifting limit." Instead, the amount of game that can be gifted is determined by the possession limit for that species. There are two primary fish and wildlife laws that relate to this practice: Fish and Game Code, Section 2001, which applies to all wildlife, and FGC, Section 3080, which only applies to game birds and game mammals. Waterfowl possession limits can be found in the CCR Title 14, Section 502. Details of these regulation sections can be found online.