Fish and Game Code section 3801

(a)

Except as provided in Section 3000 and this section, the following nongame birds may be taken or possessed at any time:

(1)

English sparrow (Passer domesticus).

(2)

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris).

(b)

Notwithstanding Section 3007 or any other provision of this code or regulation adopted pursuant to this code requiring the possession of a hunting license, a landowner or lessee, or an agent of either in immediate possession of written authority from the landowner or lessee, shall not be required to obtain a hunting license or a depredation permit to take nongame birds listed in subdivision (a) on land owned or leased by the landowner or lessee.

(c)

All other persons taking a nongame bird listed in subdivision (a) shall be licensed pursuant to Section 3007.

Source: Section 3801, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FGC§ionNum=3801.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 3801’s source at ca​.gov