No, it's not legal yet to collect roadkill in California. 27 апр. 2021 г.
Can you pick up roadkill deer in California?
End of dialog window. In 2019, news outlets across the country had headlines proclaiming that California drivers would soon be allowed to eat roadkill, thanks to a new state law. More than two years later, it remains very much illegal to pick up a wild animal carcass along the side of the road in California.
Are you allowed to pick up roadkill in California?
In California, a law recently put into effect by Governor Gavin Newsom allows residents to take roadkill home and butcher it yourself for free-range meat. According to The Counter, California has legalized eating roadkill under the “Wildlife Traffic Safety Act,” also known as the roadkill bill.
Can you keep a deer you hit with your car in California?
Currently in California, it's illegal for anyone except a state authority to collect or “salvage” animals like deer and elk killed in the roadway.
What should I do if I see a dead deer on the road?
If you're tempted to take the easy solution and call 911, wait. Most municipalities discourage people from calling 911 for this unless the carcass is large and blocking traffic, posing a clear danger on the road. If the animal is small and won't cause an accident if ran over, don't make an emergency call.
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