9.902 — SPECIFIC BAG LIMITS
Violations of "Statute 9.902" results in an Class C Misdemeanor
(a) Definitions
Specific bag limits refer to the maximum number of animals a person is allowed to harvest in a single hunting season, specified by law to prevent overhunting and ensure sustainable wildlife populations. These limits vary by species and may be further divided by hunting areas, seasons, and types of licenses. Violating these limits can lead to penalties, including fines or suspension of hunting privileges.
(b) Elements
To establish the offense of violating specific bag limits, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the following elements:
The defendant hunted a specific species that has an established bag limit for the designated hunting season.
The defendant exceeded the bag limit for that species as set by law or wildlife management regulations.
The defendant knew or should have known the specific bag limit for the species they were hunting.
(c) Defenses
Defenses against this charge may include:
The defendant had a valid exemption or special permit allowing them to exceed the bag limit.
The defendant can show they did not exceed the bag limit, either due to a misunderstanding or error in counting the number of animals harvested.
The defendant did not have proper knowledge of the specific bag limits for the species they were hunting.
(d) Aggravating Factors
When determining the severity of the offense, the following aggravating factors may be considered:
The defendant harvested multiple species over their respective bag limits.
The defendant harvested animals that are considered at-risk, endangered, or subject to special conservation status.
The defendant has a history of repeated violations regarding hunting regulations or bag limits, indicating a disregard for wildlife conservation laws.
(e) Bag Limitations
Deer:
Daily Bag Limit: One deer per tag issued by county office or a lottery system.
Seasonal Bag Limit: Typically one or two deer per season, depending on the specific zone and the number of tags issued.
Regulations: Hunters must possess the appropriate tag for the deer species (e.g., mule deer, black-tailed deer) and the hunting zone.
Wolves:
Hunting Status: Gray wolves are protected under state and federal law in San andreas, and hunting or harming them is illegal.
Bag Limit: No hunting allowed; therefore, no bag limit applies.
Fishing:
General Fishing Regulations:
Daily Bag Limit: Varies by species. For example:
Trout: 5 fish per day (general rule, but can vary by location).
Bass (largemouth, smallmouth): 5 fish per day.
Salmon: 2-4 fish per day, depending on the region and species.
Possession Limit: Typically twice the daily bag limit for most fish species, meaning the maximum number of fish an angler can have in their possession is double the daily limit.
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