CALIFORNIA TRAPPING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
What types of traps are not classified as body-gripping traps?
✔✔ Cage or box traps, nets, suitcase-style beaver traps, and common rat or mouse
traps.
Under what circumstances can leg traps be used?
✔✔ 1. To protect human health or safety.
2. By authorized government agencies.
When are body-gripping traps permitted to be used?
✔✔ To prevent damage to property.
Which methods of taking animals are prohibited?
✔✔ Chest compression, poisoning, intentional drowning, and injection with
substances not approved for euthanasia.
What must a trapper do immediately after capturing an animal?
✔✔ The animal must be euthanized or released on site right away.
How far must traps be set from a residence if no written permission is given?
✔✔ At least 150 yards away.
What restrictions apply when fur-bearing or nongame mammals are taken for
depredation?
✔✔ They cannot be sold commercially, bought, or sold in any market.
, What is the rule regarding pelts of animals caught with body-gripping traps?
✔✔ Their pelts may not be sold.
When can a trappin license be revoked - ANSWER✔✔For any violation of
trapping laws and regulations
Fur-bearing/non game mammals that are injuring property may be -
ANSWER✔✔Taken at any time in any manner
When is an annual trapping report required - ANSWER✔✔July 1
Commercial fur takers who use dogs/predator calls must abide by what -
ANSWER✔✔Trapping and hunting laws
What animals must not be taken at anytime - ANSWER✔✔Fisher
Marten
River otter
Desert kit fox
Red fox
When can a badger be taken - ANSWER✔✔November 16-last day of february
Theres no limit
When can a gray fox be taken - ANSWER✔✔November 24-last day of februrary
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
What types of traps are not classified as body-gripping traps?
✔✔ Cage or box traps, nets, suitcase-style beaver traps, and common rat or mouse
traps.
Under what circumstances can leg traps be used?
✔✔ 1. To protect human health or safety.
2. By authorized government agencies.
When are body-gripping traps permitted to be used?
✔✔ To prevent damage to property.
Which methods of taking animals are prohibited?
✔✔ Chest compression, poisoning, intentional drowning, and injection with
substances not approved for euthanasia.
What must a trapper do immediately after capturing an animal?
✔✔ The animal must be euthanized or released on site right away.
How far must traps be set from a residence if no written permission is given?
✔✔ At least 150 yards away.
What restrictions apply when fur-bearing or nongame mammals are taken for
depredation?
✔✔ They cannot be sold commercially, bought, or sold in any market.
, What is the rule regarding pelts of animals caught with body-gripping traps?
✔✔ Their pelts may not be sold.
When can a trappin license be revoked - ANSWER✔✔For any violation of
trapping laws and regulations
Fur-bearing/non game mammals that are injuring property may be -
ANSWER✔✔Taken at any time in any manner
When is an annual trapping report required - ANSWER✔✔July 1
Commercial fur takers who use dogs/predator calls must abide by what -
ANSWER✔✔Trapping and hunting laws
What animals must not be taken at anytime - ANSWER✔✔Fisher
Marten
River otter
Desert kit fox
Red fox
When can a badger be taken - ANSWER✔✔November 16-last day of february
Theres no limit
When can a gray fox be taken - ANSWER✔✔November 24-last day of februrary
