{"code":"FGC","codeName":"Fish and Game Code","section":"325","citation":"Fish & G. Code, § 325","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. FISH AND GAME COMMISSION [101. - 500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Other Regulatory Powers [301. - 398.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Special Seasons [325. - 330.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-1/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 839.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever after due investigation the commission finds that game mammals, other than deer, and fur-bearing mammals and resident game birds have increased in numbers in any areas, districts, or portions thereof other than a refuge or preserve established by statute, to such an extent that a surplus exists, or to such an extent that the mammals or birds are damaging public or private property, or are overgrazing their range, the commission may provide by regulation, for a special hunting season for the mammals and birds, additional to, or concurrent with any other open season specified by law; or provide for increased bag limits; or remove sex restrictions specified by law.</p>","text":"Whenever after due investigation the commission finds that game mammals, other than deer, and fur-bearing mammals and resident game birds have increased in numbers in any areas, districts, or portions thereof other than a refuge or preserve established by statute, to such an extent that a surplus exists, or to such an extent that the mammals or birds are damaging public or private property, or are overgrazing their range, the commission may provide by regulation, for a special hunting season for the mammals and birds, additional to, or concurrent with any other open season specified by law; or provide for increased bag limits; or remove sex restrictions specified by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/special-seasons-325","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}