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Outdoorlife living Question: I will be receiving a gift of some abalone steaks (frozen) which I intend to take with me on my return to Hawaii. These were legal- ly fished off the Northern Califor- nia coast. Is there any possible legal infraction for this? (Shel B.) Answer: It is illegal to transport now" or "into the frying pan" and not "later today," for example. Carrie Wilson gifted abalone unless it is still in the shell with an abalone tag attached. Cali- fornia Sport Fishing laws require abalone to remain in the shell until they are being prepared for immediate con- sumption. "Immediate con- sumption" as used in this law is applied to mean "right wildlife across state lines in violation of either state's laws. Possession of abalone out of the shell (e.g. "… abalone (frozen) steaks …") is a clear violation. In addition, when you take them to Hawaii it will be a violation of the Lacey Act, a U.S. law that prohibits taking any See sections 29.15(g) and 29.16 beginning on page 45 in the current Ocean Sport Fishing Regulation Booklet, available online at www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations If you have an opportuni- & Transporting gifted abalone out of state ty to acquire legally taken and tagged abalone still in the shell, you may transport one limit (maximum of three abalone measuring seven inches or greater in diameter) with you from California but it is advised that you check with the State of Hawaii and inquire about any restrictions or require- ments they have on bringing abalone into Hawaii. Deer tagging require- ments Question: I'm getting back into deer hunting after 30 years, and realize from reading that validation is required prior to transferring a deer to my residence. What I am confused about is can I still bone it out in the field rather than drag it back whole to camp or the vehi- cle? If so, what are the requirements of what I must present for verification sign- off of the tag? (Don S.) Answer: Welcome back! Hunters are required to pack out of the field all edible meat and the portion of the head which normally bears the antlers (skull cap) with the tag attached. The remainder of the skull and all inedible portions of the carcass may be discarded at the kill site. If you harvest a deer, the tag must be imme- diately filled out and attached to the antlers (Fish and Game Code, section 4336). The tag needs to be validated at the first avail- able opportunity by a person authorized to validate the tag. Although the tags are quite a bit different look- ing than when you quit deer hunting, the specific regulations you are asking lines for crayfish? Question: How many traps and lines can you use while fishing for crayfish? (Brian C.) Answer: There is no limit regarding the num- ber of traps and lines when taking crayfish. about are relatively the same as years ago. Hunters are then required to maintain the portion of the head which normally bears the antlers with the tag attached during the open season, and for 15 days thereafter, and it must be produced upon demand to any officer authorized to enforce the regulations (California Code of Regu- lations Title 14, sections 708(3)(4) and (5) and FGC sections 4302, 4304 and 4306). How many traps and Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations booklet for 2012-2013, section 5.35 reads in part: "(c) Meth- ods of take: Crayfish may be taken only by hand, hook and line, dip net or with traps not over three feet in greatest dimension. Any other species taken shall be returned to the water immediately. Traps need not be closely attend- ed." Within the California Every person 16 years and older is required to have a current Sport Fish- ing License to take all fish, including crayfish. Shotgun shell clarifi- cation .00 buck shot shells can only be used to take deer in special areas and cannot be used for big game, like Question: I know that Saturday, September 22, 2012 – Daily News 7A