Department-managed lands: wildlife areas: hunting.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill aims to bolster funding and management of California’s Department-managed wildlife areas, particularly Type A and Type B Wildlife Areas. It creates a dedicated account within the Fish and Game Preservation Fund to support hunting programs and maintenance costs. Specifically, the bill directs revenue from waterfowl hunting reservation applications and entry passes to this account, ensuring it’s used for operational expenses and administrative costs. Additionally, it expands the requirement for public comment on hunting programs to include wetland floodup conditions.
Key provisions
- Creates the Waterfowl Management Areas Operations and Maintenance Account in the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.
- Directs revenue from waterfowl hunting reservation applications and entry passes to this new account.
- Authorizes the department to contract with nonprofits for hunting program management.
- Requires the department to provide an opportunity for public comment on hunting programs, including wetland floodup.
- Allows leasing of department-managed lands for agricultural activities.
- Mandates an annual report to the Legislature detailing expenditures related to hunting programs and land management.
- Continues existing cooperative agreements related to wildlife area programs.
Who is affected
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Licensed Hunters
- Nonprofit Conservation Groups
- Wildlife Area Visitors
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