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Alveolar Echinococcosis - Correct Answer microscopic tapeworm, found in foxes, coyotes, dogs, and cats. Hand-to-mouth transfer, infection in humans causes parasitic tumors to form in the liver, and, less commonly, the lungs, brain, and other organs. If left untreated, infection with AE can be fatal and symptoms can last years. "hand-to-mouth" transfer Brucellosis - Correct Answer Bacterial infection, mostly dairy. Farm are hotspot, causes infertility's in animals.. Nonspecific symptoms, infection and treatment can be prolonged. Ehrlichiosis - Correct Answer Disease of white blood cells caused by rickettsia bacteria. Also Known as HME or HGE. TICKS, Wastern Black- legged. Resembles Flu, rarely fatal, antibiotics. Giardiasis - Correct Answer Waterborne disease, Diarrheal illness caused by parasitic protozoan. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome - Correct Answer Naturally found in wild rodents. Rare, but often fatal. Exposure through breathing in contaminated droppings. Histoplasmosis - Correct Answer fungal infection of the lungs. Found in bird and bat droppings. Leptospirosis - Correct Answer Waterborne Disease, bacterial infection commonly found in urine of animals. Lyme disease - Correct Answer Caused by bacterium known as spirochete through an infected Western Black Legged Tick. Plague - Correct Answer Bacteria Yersinia Pestis. Naturally found on rodents. Rabies - Correct Answer Viral Disease, Most cases occur through skunks and bats. Frightening - Bright Lights No Repellents Trap (Dead Chicken to bait) & Shoot Badgers - Identification - Correct Answer Prefers open country w/ burrowing rodents. Opportunist. Member of weasel family, Musky odor. Adapted to burrowing, causing damage. Nocturnal, tracks appear similar to coyotes T/F: Trapping License is required if working for a wildlife control company - Correct Answer True, it is needed T/F: You do NOT need to have your trapping license while trapping - Correct Answer False, Must be in your immediate possession Steel-jawed leg-hold Traps (are/aren't) prohibited - Correct Answer ARE How Often are traps inspected - Correct Answer at least once Daily T/F: ALL traps must bear a number or identifying mark registered to the Department - Correct Answer True, must have markings T/F: You may set a trap 150 yards of any structure even without consent from landowner - Correct Answer FALSE, you must have consent to set within 150 Yards T/F: Pelts of animals taken with body-gripping traps may be sold - Correct Answer FALSE, can't sell if taken that way T/F: Fur-bearing and/or nongame mammals that are injuring property may be taken at any time and/or manner - Correct Answer TRUE, need to report it right after Leg-hold traps may be used only . . . - Correct Answer to protect human health and safety, and only by gov't agencies. T/F: Chest crushing is an authorized method of take - Correct Answer False, in-human take Gray Fox Season - Correct Answer November 24 - Last day of February What Title # Code does Trapping Regulations Apply - Correct Answer Title 14 California Code of Regulations Use of Lights while Hunting - Specific Areas - Correct Answer Lights of any size or voltage under described areas. 1) lights for night hunting prohibited where general deer season is open. 2) From a motor vehicle when stopping and standing with motor. Use of Lights - Remainder of State - Correct Answer a) Only 9 volt or smaller, hand-held, or head worn permitted b) Must be on foot c) May be used from car, may not be attached to alternate power source d) If damage to livestock and property, may designate in writing to allow higher level lights to assist to depredating mammals. Must notify Fish and Game if done. Prohibitions on the Use of Dogs - Correct Answer 1) During archery seasons for deer and bear 2) taking of bear, bobcat, elk, bighorn sheep, and antelope. 3) Unless given permit, mot not pursue mountain lions, Bear, or bobcat. Dog training on mountain lions is prohibited. 4) 1st Saturday in April through the day preceding opening of general dear season in certain zones. T/F: During training, Dogs are allowed to kill, capture, or injure any mammal. - Correct Answer False, no killing T/F: During Training, Dog handlers are allowed to kill, capture, or injure any mammal. - Correct Answer False, no killing T/F: Pursuits may be started within 400 Yards of baited areas - Correct Answer False, unfair start How far from baited areas before pursuing? - Correct Answer 400 yards T/F: possession of a firearm, archery gear, crossbow, or other instrument capable of killing or capturing any animal is prohibited while trainings dogs - Correct Answer True, no killing! T/F: Property owners and tenants may apply for a permit to take an animal causing damage to the property. - Correct Answer True, Permit Period are specific per animal. Section 401 (Issuance of Permit to Take Animals Causing Damage) S 401. Permits for Beavers, wild pigs, or gray squirrels shall be valid for a period. . . - Correct Answer not to exceed one year Section 401 - Correct Answer Issuance of Permit to Take Animals Causing Damage. Permits have permit periods. Required application S 401 Permits issued for bobcat, elk, bear, wild turkey, or deer shall be valid for a period. . . - Correct Answer not to exceed 60 consecutive days. S 401 Permits for authorized use of dogs for bears or bobcat shall authorize no more than (#) dogs and shall be valid for a period not to exceed (#) days? (2 Answers) - Correct Answer 3 Dogs, 20 Days T/F: S 401 Permits may be renewed if damage or threatened damage continues to exist. - Correct Answer True, if the risk is still there In short, what is the required information before issuing a S401 Permit - Correct Answer S401.c.1 (A-F): Full Description and disclosure of property, people, animal. Very detail and thorough. (G): Non-lethal & lethal measures undertaken to prevent damage before request (H) Corrective/Further Actions to be implemented to prevent further damage. (I) Proposed method of take (J) Dogs? And why. T/F: The Department may add terms and conditions to S401 Permits - Correct Answer True, to protect wildlife and ensure public safety. For a S401 Permit to be valid, what must the applicant do? - Correct Answer Signed statement that they read/understand and agree to bound by ALL TERMS of the permit. For tagging animals, a portion of the tag is for reporting to department. What should you do with that portion of the tag? - Correct Answer Rip it off and Immediately mail the REPORT to the Department without delay. T/F: S401 Permits can invalidate any city, county, or state firearm regulations. - Correct Answer FALSE, law is the law | went FISHING with MARTEN by the RIVER in the RED DESERT - Correct Answer Fisher, Marten River Otter, Desert Kit Fox, and Red Fox MAY NOT BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME. Section 406 Badger Season and Limits - Correct Answer Season: Nov 16 - Last day in Feb No Limit! Gray Fox Season and Limit - Correct Answer Season: Nov 24 - Last day of Feb No Limit T/F: Dogs my be permitted to pursue gray fox for training in accordance with S265 - Correct Answer True, by regulation. Muskrat and Mink Season - Correct Answer Nov 16 - March 31 Beaver Season - Correct Answer Nov 1 - March 31 in specified counties. May not be taken in balance of state in mostly SAN & SANTA regions. Raccoon Seasons - Correct Answer July 1st - March 31st in Imperial County Nov 16 - March 31st in remainder of State T/F: It is lawful to offer rewards and hold a contest for the taking of burbearers - Correct Answer FALSE $465(b) It is unlawful to offer prize or reward for taking of furbearers in a contest, tournament, or derby. Traps Defined - Correct Answer padded-jaw leg-hold, steel-jawed leghold, and conibear traps, snares, dead-falls, cage traps and other devices Leg-hold trap requirements - Correct Answer 1) Anchor Chains 2) Double Chain Swivels, Center of trap and along the chains. 3) Shock absorbing device 4) Tension Device 5) Trap Pads T/F: All traps must be numbered and tagged with the department. - Correct Answer True Placement of conibear traps partially submerged in water must be. . . - Correct Answer A) Within 100 feet of permanent water B) Within 100 feet of seasonally flooded lands. T/F: Certain Zones prohibit the use of conibear -type traps and snares - Correct Answer True, There are 2 zones. T/F: All holders of trapping licenses must submit a sworn statement or report by July 1st of their annual take of fur. - Correct Answer True, TRAPPING REPORTS OF FUR. #, Sold, Persons sold to. Annual Fur trapping reports are due to the Department by? - Correct Answer July 1st What nongame birds and mammal may be taken at any time of the year and in any number? - Correct Answer English Sparrow, starling, coyote, weasels, skunks, opossum, moles, and rodents (excluding tree & flying squirrels and those listed) T/F: It is unlawful to pursue, take or possess any bobcat without first procuring a hunting license and bobcat hunting tags - Correct Answer TRUE, very protected Bobcat Season - Correct Answer October 15 - Feb 28 Possession Limit for Bobcats - Correct Answer Limit of 5 per season T/F: It is lawful to trap any bobcat given a bobcat hunting and trapping license. - Correct Answer FALSE, It is unlawful to trap any bobcat or T/F: It is unlawful to import or transport any live muskrat. - Correct Answer True, except under permit issued. T/F: It is prohibited to use body-gripping traps for fur. - Correct Answer True T/F: It is prohibited to buy, sell, or barter fur from animals trapped with body-gripping traps. - Correct Answer True T/F: You may use sodium Fluoroacetate to poison animals - Correct Answer FALSE! Also known as Compound 1080 or sodium cyanide T/F: It is unlawful to pursue, drive, or herd any bird or mammal with a motorized vehicle, given exceptions. - Correct Answer True What are the exceptions for using a motorized vehicle to pursue, drive, or herd animals. - Correct Answer a) On private property for purpose of preventing damage b) pursuant to a permit c) In the pursuant of agriculture Definition of Fur-Bearing Mammals - Correct Answer Pine Marten, Fisher, Mink, River Otter, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Kit Fox, Raccoon, Beaver, Badger, Muskrat. Methods of taking for fur-bearing mammals - Correct Answer May be taken only with a trap, a firearm, bow and arrow, poison under a proper permit, or with the use of dogs. T/F: it is unlawful to use poison to take fur-bearing mammals without a permit from the department. - Correct Answer True, upon written application with type of poison, where, and when. T/F: Steel-jawed leghold traps, or use any trap with saw-toothed or spiked jaws is a lawful method of take. - Correct Answer FALSE T/F: Use of body-gripping traps for the purpose of recreation or commerce in fur is an unlawful method of take. - Correct Answer True T/F: It is unlawful to set or maintain traps that do not bear a number of other identifying mark registered to the Department. - Correct Answer True 
