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[Fjold]

I was reading the CA Fish and Game site- General Hunting Regulations and under "General Big Game Regulations", Section 353 - "Methods authorized for taking big game" It says: "(a) Except for provisions of subsections 353(b.) through (g), title 114, CCR, big game (as defined by section 350, title 114, CCR) may only be taken by rifles using centerfire cartridges firing softnose or expanding bullets: bow and arrow....................)Years ago, I remember that the regulations used to say "centerfire cartridges of at least .24 caliber", did this change? And if so, when?

[Jason]

It must have changed a while back. I know other states require a minimum caliber size. Under California law though it appears that a Remingtion 17 would be legal for taking large game. I am not promoting this and would recommend against doing this but it appears that it would be legal. I remember this wording about 15 years ago so it must have changed before then.Jason

[Bozsik]

I believe I remember it as far back as the "70's".db

[Rimrock]

And I remember it in the 50's.

[Fjold]

Dang! I wonder what state I grew up in then? I could have sworn that there was a .24 caliber minimum for big game when I grew up.It might be Alzheimers though, as I'm over 40.

[Stiff Neck]

Funny, I was reading the reg book yesterday and I was looking for the minimum caliber rule as well. Couldn't find anything.

[Rimrock]

OK. Here is the straight stuff from the FISH AND GAME COMMISSION, ORDERS, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR 1954."Title 14, section 600. (h) Prohibition Against Use Of Certain Firearms And Bullets. For the taking of big game (including but not limited to deer, bears, antelope, elk, and wild pigs) rifles using rim-fire cartridges or bullets with full metal jackets are prohibited. Pistols and shotguns are prohibited, except that shotguns firing rifled slugs may be used for the taking of deer and bears."Why do I still have this book? I don't know. I guess at my age I just forget to throw things away. Rod

[LASC]

Good to know! I was at Turner's a couple of weeks ago, and the manager told me that you cant hunt deers with a .223 caliber.

[Rimrock]

LASC, The above quote was from the 1954 regulations. Things have changed somewhat now.Rod

[LASC]

LASC, The above quote was from the 1954 regulations. Things have changed somewhat now.Rod

Oh... Thanks.

[Cranky Farmer]

I've seen so many heated discussions in past where folks have argued about shooting deer with a 223. I went to high school with a guy who shot them with his 22-250. He was always coming to school and telling us his tracking stories ... I always chimed in and told him I like my .30-06 because I never have to track my deer very far.

[Bozsik]

I've seen so many heated discussions in past where folks have argued about shooting deer with a 223. I went to high school with a guy who shot them with his 22-250. He was always coming to school and telling us his tracking stories ... I always chimed in and told him I like my .30-06 because I never have to track my deer very far.

When I was in High School (Yes, I did make it that far), I had a friend of mine I hunted with for deer. His Dad would take us to Mono County near Fales Hot Springs, (near Bridgeport). His father was from Alabama and swore by his 22-250. He was also the first one in camp every year with a buck hanging. Neck shot every time. No chase, no tracking, just bang flop.db