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Timestamp: 2017-11-24 01:41:23
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 250', '§ 507', '§ 353', '§ 20', '§ 20', '§ 32', '§ 25', '§ 250', '§ 353', '§ 20', '§ 250', '§ 465', '§ 20', '§ 507', '§ 20', '§ 32', '§ 550', '§ 552', '§ 485', '§ 3004', '§ 464', '§ 3004', '§ 20', '§ 311', '§ 32', '§ 20', '§ 20', '§ 550', '§ 552', '§ 20', '§ 20', '§ 20', '§ 25', '§ 32', '§ 250', '§ 250', '§ 311', '§ 353', '§ 464', '§ 465', '§ 475', '§ 485', '§ 507', '§ 507', '§ 550', '§ 552', '§ 20', '§ 20', '§ 25', '§ 32', '§ 3004', '§ 250', '§ 250', '§ 464', '§ 465', '§ 507', '§ 552']

18 California Hunting Ammunition Regulations for the Ban on Lead and Other Toxic Shot - Legal Labrador
California hunting ammunition regulations.
Here, we fetch up federal and California hunting ammunition regulations for using firearms to hunt certain wildlife and at specific locations. We retrieve and list them by Topic and Regulation, and add links to the text and our pages with definitions and hunting seasons, laws and locations.
Warning shots!! Always check the Code of Federal Regulations, Fish and Game Commission, and Department of Fish and Wildlife webpages for current laws and implementation of the ban on toxic shot. While the content of this page is not legal advice, our Legal Labrador is here to help. For hunter-friendly summaries, also see our pages for Nontoxic Shot and Firearm Regulations.
California hunting ammunition regulations for use of lead ammo.
Ammo, see 14 CCR § 250.2 [establishes nonlead ammunition coupon program beginning 2017-2018], 14 CCR § 507.1 [sets nontoxic shell shot standards for hunting waterfowl, coot, and moorhen], National Wildlife Areas, Waterfowl, and Wildlife Areas.
Big Game, see 14 CCR § 353 [prohibits use or possession of lead ammo with a capable firearm, as Section 250.1 provides], Ammo, Condor Range, Deer Hunting, National Wildlife Areas, Pistols, Rifles, and Wildlife Areas.
Buying, see Ammo.
Certification as “nontoxic”, see 50 CFR § 20.134 [process and procedures].
Coot, see 50 CFR § 20.21 [requires non-toxic shot], Ammo, Migratory Birds, and Waters.
Condor Range, see Big Game, Pistols, and Rifles.
Deer Hunting, see 50 CFR § 32.2 [authorizes lead slugs at National Wildlife Refuges that allow deer hunting, e.g. Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge and Imperial National Wildlife Refuge], Big Game, National Wildlife Refuges, and Wildlife Areas.
Definitions, see 50 CFR § 25.12 [“nontoxic shot” under Section 20.134], 14 CCR § 250.1 [defines “projectile,” “nonlead ammunitions,” etc.], and 14 CCR § 353 [defines “softnose or expanding projectile” and “frangible” bullets].
Ducks, see 50 CFR § 20.21 [requires non-toxic shot], Ammo, Migratory Birds, and Waterfowl.
Firearms, see 14 CCR § 250.1 [prohibits use or possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it while taking certain wildlife and at specific locations], Ammo, Definitions, Muzzleloaders, Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns.
Furbearing Mammals, see 14 CCR § 465 [prohibits use or possession of lead ammo with a capable firearm, as Section 250.1 provides] and Raccoons.
Geese, see 50 CFR § 20.21 [requires non-toxic shot], Migratory Birds, and Waterfowl.
Lead (exceptions), see Ammo, Deer Hunting, and Turkey Hunting.
Migratory Game Birds, see 14 CCR § 507 [prohibits use or possession of lead ammo with a capable firearm, as Section 250.1 provides], Coot, Ducks, and Geese.
Muzzleloaders, see 50 CFR § 20.21 [requires non-toxic shot for waterfowl, geese, and coot] and Firearms.
National Wildlife Refuges, see 50 CFR § 32.2 [nontoxic shot while “in the field” except lead slugs for deer and shell shot for turkey], 14 CCR § 550 [prohibits use or possession of lead or other toxic shot except lead shotgun slugs where the CDFW allows big game hunting], 14 CCR § 552 [prohibits use or possession of lead or other toxic shot], Deer Hunting, Big Game, and Turkey Hunting.
Nongame Birds and Mammals, see 14 CCR § 485 [prohibits use or possession of lead ammo with a capable firearm, as Section 250.1 provides].
Pistols, see FGC § 3004.5 [requires nonlead centerfire ammo for hunting big game in the Condor Range.
Raccoons, see 14 CCR § 464 [prohibits use or possession of lead ammo with a capable firearm, as Section 250.1 provides].
Rifles, see FGC § 3004.5 [requires nonlead centerfire ammo for hunting big game in the Condor Range].
Shotguns, see 50 CFR § 20.21 [requires non-toxic shot for waterfowl, geese, and coot] and Firearms.
Small Game Birds, see Upland Game Birds.
Small Game Mammals, see
Upland Game Birds, see 14 CCR § 311 [prohibits use or possession of lead ammo with a capable firearm, as Section 250.1 provides].
Turkey Hunting, see 50 CFR § 32.2 [authorizes lead shot at National Wildlife Refuges that allow turkey hunting, e.g. Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge].
Waterfowl, see 50 CFR § 20.21 [requires non-toxic shot], Ammo, Ducks, Geese, Migratory Birds, and Waters.
Waters, see 50 CFR § 20.108 [designates territorial waters as “nontoxic shoot zone” for waterfowl and coot].
Wildlife Areas, see 14 CCR § 550 [prohibits use or possession of lead or other toxic shot except lead shotgun slugs where the Area big game hunting] and 14 CCR § 552 [prohibits use or possession of lead or other toxic shot].
California hunting ammunition regulations for use of toxic shot.
50 CFR § 20.21 requires steel or other non-toxic shot when hunting ducks, geese, and coot with shotguns and muzzleloaders.
50 CFR § 20.108 designates California and US “territorial waters” as nontoxic shot zones for waterfowl and coot per Section 20.21.
50 CFR § 20.134 sets process and procedures for approval of nontoxic shot types and shot coatings.
50 CFR § 25.12 defines “nontoxic shot” as shot approved per Section 20.134.
50 CFR § 32.2 generally requires nontoxic shot while in the field in the field of National Wildlife Refuges, allows lead slugs for hunting deer and shell shot when hunting turkey unless a refuge or State law prohibits.
14 CCR § 250.1 prohibits possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it while taking certain wildlife and at specific locations; defines “projectile,” “nonlead ammunitions,” etc.;
14 CCR § 250.2 establishes coupon program beginning 2017-2018 with procedures for eligible hunters to apply for a free or discounted box of 25 nonlead centerfire cartridges or shell shot on a monthly basis by entering a free drawing before December 1. (Click here for updates.)
14 CCR § 311 prohibits, as Section 250.1 provides, hunting resident small game while in possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it.
14 CCR § 353 prohibits, as Section 250.1 provides, hunting big game while in possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it, and defines “softnose or expanding projectile” and “frangible” bullets.
14 CCR § 464 prohibits, as Section 250.1 provides, hunting raccoon while in possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it.
14 CCR § 465 prohibits, as Section 250.1 provides, hunting furbearing mammals while in possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it.
14 CCR § 475 prohibits, as Section 250.1 provides, hunting nongame birds and nongame mammals while in possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it per.
14 CCR § 485 prohibits, as Section 250.1 provides, hunting nongame birds and nongame mammals while in possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it.
14 CCR § 507 prohibits, as Section 250.1 provides, hunting migratory game birds while in possession of lead ammo and a firearm capable of shooting it.
14 CCR § 507.1 sets nontoxic shell shot standards for hunting waterfowl, coot, and moorhen.
14 CCR § 550 generally prohibits use or possession of lead or other toxic shot on CDFW wildlife areas and national wildlife refuges, but allows lead shotgun slugs on CDFW wildlife areas that allow hunting for big game.
14 CCR § 552 prohibits use or possession of anything other than steel or other non-toxic shot on national wildlife refuges where the CDFW administers the hunting program.
California hunting ammunition regulations for migratory birds.
50 CFR § 20.108
50 CFR § 20.134
50 CFR § 25.12
50 CFR § 32.2
California hunting ammunition regulations for National Wildlife Refuges.
FGC § 3004.5
(Click here for hunting the big game hunting regulation for pistol and rifle nonlead ammo restriction.)
14 CCR § 250.1
Prohibition on the Use of Lead Projectiles and Ammunition Using Lead Projectiles for the Take of Wildlife
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting wildlife with a firearm.
This regulation phases in the requirements of Fish and Game Code Section 3004.5, which prohibits the use of any lead projectiles or ammunition containing lead projectiles when taking any wildlife with a firearm on or after July 1, 2019.
(d) Phased Approach to Prohibit the Use of Lead Ammunition for the Take of Wildlife.
The use of lead projectiles is authorized until the effective dates described in subsections (d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3).
(e) Condor Range.
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting in the Condor Range.
[This subsection shall be repealed effective July 1, 2019] Methods of take. Notwithstanding subsection (c)(3), it is unlawful to use, or possess with any firearm capable of firing, any projectile or ammunition containing any projectile not certified as nonlead when taking or attempting to take any big game as defined in section 350, nongame birds, or nongame mammals, in the area defined as the “California condor range” in subsection (a) of Fish and Game Code Section 3004.5.
14 CCR § 250.2
Nonlead Ammunition Coupon Program Process.
(a) These regulations establish a nonlead ammunition coupon program using non-state funds to provide eligible hunters with nonlead ammunition at no or reduced charge. The program will be administered by an agent of the department and awarding of non-state funds will be administered as a grant. The department’s agent will be selected through a public solicitation process, and, upon selection of an agent, the department will advertise a website address where eligible hunters may apply.
(c) Any eligible hunter may apply to the department’s agent to be entered in the nonlead ammunition coupon program drawing. The drawing will be administered through a nonlead ammunition coupon program website that is operated by the department’s agent as established under a grant agreement.
(e) To be considered, eligible hunters shall apply, at no charge, through a designated website developed and maintained by the department’s agent. Eligible hunters may apply as soon as the website is available, and must apply no later than December 1 in the applicable license year. The applicant must provide the following information, which the department will use to verify eligibility for the drawing with the agent:
(2) Applicant’s date of birth;
(3) Applicant’s Document Number as printed on their hunting license for the license year in which the drawing will occur;
(5) Preferred ammunition type from the list of available ammunition as identified on the agent’s nonlead ammunition coupon program website; and
(6) Applicant’s certification under penalty of perjury that he or she is not prohibited from possessing ammunition pursuant to of Penal Code section 30305.
(f) The number of applicants to be selected during each drawing shall be determined by the department’s agent and will be published on the website after the program is established and available funding is known. An eligible hunter with an appropriate permit tag may not apply more than once, nor be awarded more than once, during a license year. Applications will be considered in each of the subsequent drawings after receipt until they are either drawn, or the drawing period ends.
(g) The list of available ammunition will be provided on the agent’s website and will be dependent on market availability. Coupons for nonlead ammunition will not be available in all calibers or in all shotgun shell gauges or loads. For purposes of this section, a box of nonlead ammunition is 20 centerfire cartridges or 25 shotgun shells.
Methods Authorized for Taking Resident Small Game
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting resident small game.
“The take or attempted take of any resident small game with a firearm shall be in accordance with the use of nonlead projectiles and ammunition pursuant to Section 250.1. “
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting big game.
For purposes of this section, a projectile is any bullet, ball, sabot, slug, buckshot or other device which is expelled from a firearm through a barrel by force. The following definitions shall apply:
14 CCR § 464
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting raccoon.
14 CCR § 465
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting furbearing mammals.
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting nongame birds and mammals.
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting American Crow with a firearm.
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting migratory game birds.
14 CCR § 507.1
Nontoxic Shot Requirement for Waterfowl, American Coot and Common Moorhen Hunting.
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting waterfowl, coot, and moorhen.
Only bismuth-tin, steel, copper-plated steel, nickel-plated steel, tin-plated steel, zinc-plated steel, zinc chloride-plated steel, zinc chromate-plated steel, iron-tungsten, iron-tungsten-nickel, tungsten-bronze, tungsten-iron-copper-nickel, tungsten-matrix, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-tin-iron, tungsten-tin-bismuth, and tungsten-tin-iron-nickel or other nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be used or possessed for waterfowl, American coot and common moorhen hunting statewide.
General Regulations for Public Use on All Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands.
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting at wildlife areas.
14 CCR § 552
California hunting ammunition regulations for hunting at national wildlife refuges.
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