California AB1987 amends hunting program regulations and funding for wildlife areas.

California AB1987 amends the Fish and Game Code to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide annual opportunities for licensed hunters to comment on hunting programs and habitat conditions. It mandates the creation of the Waterfowl Management Areas Operations and Maintenance Fund for revenues from hunting permits and passes, to be used for wildlife area operations and maintenance. The bill also allows for the leasing of department-managed lands for agricultural activities, with revenues deposited into the Wildlife Restoration Fund or used for contracts with conservation groups.

California AB1987 amends hunting program regulations and funding for wildlife areas.

California AB1987 amends the Fish and Game Code to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide annual opportunities for licensed hunters to comment on hunting programs and habitat conditions. It mandates the creation of the Waterfowl Management Areas Operations and Maintenance Fund for revenues from hunting permits and passes, to be used for wildlife area operations and maintenance. The bill also allows for the leasing of department-managed lands for agricultural activities, with revenues deposited into the Wildlife Restoration Fund or used for contracts with conservation groups.