Section 3952 Of Chapter 1. Game Mammals From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 4. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1.
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. The department shall develop a statewide elk management plan,
consistent with the state's wildlife policy as set forth in Section
1801. The statewide elk management plan shall emphasize maintaining
sufficient elk populations in perpetuity, while considering all of
the following:
(a) Characteristics and geographic range of each elk subspecies
within the state, including Roosevelt elk, Rocky Mountain elk, and
tule elk.
(b) Habitat conditions and trends within the state.
(c) Major factors affecting elk within the state, including, but
not limited to, conflicts with other land uses.
(d) Management activities necessary to achieve the goals of the
plan and to alleviate property damage.
(e) Identification of high priority areas for elk management.
(f) Methods for determining population viability and the minimum
population level needed to sustain local herds.
(g) Description of the necessary contents for individual herd
management plans prepared for high priority areas.