In Search of a Blacktail Cape

GilaJeff

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Hello folks...I am in need a blacktail cape. I purchased a super-sweet non-typical blacktail rack at a lea market this summer, and I want to have it mounted. Any ideas on where I can acquire a cape? Thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide.
 
MIG........Take a look at Fish and Game Code section 3039.
Illegal to sell or barter game (any part of) that is taken under the authority of a hunting license.

I realize that taxidermists do it all the time......but that does not make it legal.
 
MIG........Take a look at Fish and Game Code section 3039.
Illegal to sell or barter game (any part of) that is taken under the authority of a hunting license.

I realize that taxidermists do it all the time......but that does not make it legal.
oops....
 
Not sure if the law has changed, but taken from an old ask the warden column;

“It is unlawful to sell, trade or purchase any species of bird or mammal or part thereof found in the wild in California (Fish and Game Code, section 3039[a]). Mule deer and elk are found in the wild in California, so unless his mounts are white-tailed deer or some other species such as caribou or moose that are not found in the wild in California, he would be breaking the law.

Generally, the sale of any (wild) bird or mammal or the parts thereof is prohibited as just stated. However, "shed antlers"or antlers taken from domestically reared animals that have been manufactured into products or handicraft items, or that have been cut into blocks or units which are to be handcrafted or manufactured into those articles may be purchased or sold at any time (FGC, section 3039[c]).
On the other hand, complete antlers, whole heads with antlers, antlers that are mounted for display, or antlers in velvet may not be sold or purchased at any time, except for special conditions authorized for taxidermists (FGC, section 3087).
In the scenario you describe, the antlers appear to be "complete antlers" and would not be legal to sell. If the antlers were "sheds" and either made into products like belt buckles, for example, or cut up into blocks or units for the purpose of manufacturing products, they could be sold.
One other exception, the law does allow for the sale of deer skins or hides of any lawfully taken deer. Deer hides may be sold, purchased, tanned or manufactured into articles for sale. They may also be donated at any time to veterans’ organizations or veterans’ service committees for use by veterans for rehabilitation purposes. Your friend might want to check with his local veterans organizations as he may find they will take the deer hides off his hands.”


Horniac
 
Not sure if the law has changed, but taken from an old ask the warden column;

“It is unlawful to sell, trade or purchase any species of bird or mammal or part thereof found in the wild in California (Fish and Game Code, section 3039[a]). Mule deer and elk are found in the wild in California, so unless his mounts are white-tailed deer or some other species such as caribou or moose that are not found in the wild in California, he would be breaking the law.

Generally, the sale of any (wild) bird or mammal or the parts thereof is prohibited as just stated. However, "shed antlers"or antlers taken from domestically reared animals that have been manufactured into products or handicraft items, or that have been cut into blocks or units which are to be handcrafted or manufactured into those articles may be purchased or sold at any time (FGC, section 3039[c]).
On the other hand, complete antlers, whole heads with antlers, antlers that are mounted for display, or antlers in velvet may not be sold or purchased at any time, except for special conditions authorized for taxidermists (FGC, section 3087).
In the scenario you describe, the antlers appear to be "complete antlers" and would not be legal to sell. If the antlers were "sheds" and either made into products like belt buckles, for example, or cut up into blocks or units for the purpose of manufacturing products, they could be sold.
One other exception, the law does allow for the sale of deer skins or hides of any lawfully taken deer. Deer hides may be sold, purchased, tanned or manufactured into articles for sale. They may also be donated at any time to veterans’ organizations or veterans’ service committees for use by veterans for rehabilitation purposes. Your friend might want to check with his local veterans organizations as he may find they will take the deer hides off his hands.”


Horniac
I would suspect this is accurate. If not, there will be a black market for capes, along with bacon in California.
 
MIG........Take a look at Fish and Game Code section 3039.
Illegal to sell or barter game (any part of) that is taken under the authority of a hunting license.

I realize that taxidermists do it all the time......but that does not make it legal.
Thanks Karen.
 
MIG........Take a look at Fish and Game Code section 3039.
Illegal to sell or barter game (any part of) that is taken under the authority of a hunting license.

I realize that taxidermists do it all the time......but that does not make it legal.
Hello woodturner, take a look at Fish and Game Code 4303. It is LEGAL to sell deer capes/hides in California assuming the deer cape/hide was lawfully taken. Hope that’s the case.
 
Hello woodturner, take a look at Fish and Game Code 4303. It is LEGAL to sell deer capes/hides in California assuming the deer cape/hide was lawfully taken. Hope that’s the case.
Hello woodturner, take a look at Fish and Game Code 4303. It is LEGAL to sell deer capes/hides in California assuming the deer cape/hide was lawfully taken. Hope that’s the case.
Take a look at 3039(a) where it states except as otherwise states in 4303
 
WTF @MIG ? You’re going to get us all in trouble spreading misinformation…
It’s not mis information. I’d suggest looking at the Fish and Game Code before making judgment. Look where 3039(a) states except otherwise provided in section 4303. You can sell lawfully taken deer hides in California
 
It’s not mis information. I’d suggest looking at the Fish and Game Code before making judgment. Look where 3039(a) states except otherwise provided in section 4303. You can sell lawfully taken deer hides in California
"It’s not accurate for the general person that legal took a deer and wants to sell the cape."

So, MIG, you can sell them or you can't? You're saying both things.
 

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