Section 454 Of Chapter 5. Management Of Deer From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 5.
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. Such management plans shall contain the following program
elements:
(a) Document existing information on deer herd management units
and programs to obtain information that may be needed.
(b) Develop programs to maintain and increase the quality of deer
habitat statewide. Such programs will emphasize cooperative action
between the department and the appropriate land management entities,
both public and private. Emphasis shall be directed towards
identifying critical deer habitat areas and the maintenance and
management of such areas.
(c) Develop programs to reduce natural mortalities where such
reduction may be critical to meeting deer herd plan objectives.
(d) Develop programs to decrease the illegal taking of deer
through modern law enforcement methods supported by public and
private cooperative efforts.
(e) Develop diversified recreational use programs, including both
hunting and nonhunting uses, consistent with the basic individual
deer herd management unit capabilities.