Article 3.5. Cooperative Hunting Areas of California Fish And Game Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 3.5.
To provide added protection for landowners from the
depredation of trespassers and to provide additional hunting
opportunities to public hunters and private landowners, the
department may contract with landowners for the establishment of
cooperative hunting areas according to terms as the respective
parties may agree upon, subject to the following conditions:
(a) Cooperative deer and elk hunting areas shall be at least 5,000
acres in size, including the open, restricted, and portions thereof,
and may consist of the adjoining lands of one or more owners.
(b) The boundaries of each area shall be posted by the department
with a sign stating legal hunting may be allowed in the area if
written permission is obtained from the owner or their duly
authorized agent.
(c) The department shall enforce the trespass provisions of the
Penal Code and the provisions of this code within these areas.
(d) The commission may establish regulations and set fees for the
management and control of hunting in these areas.