Section 3960.6 Of Chapter 1. Game Mammals From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 4. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1.
3960.6
. (a) As used in this section, the terms "bear" and "pursue"
have the same meanings as defined in Section 3960.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 3960, the pursuit of bears or bobcats
by dogs that are guarding or protecting livestock or crops on
property owned, leased, or rented by the owner of the dogs, is not
prohibited if the dogs are maintained with, and remain in reasonable
proximity to, the livestock or crops being guarded or protected.