Poaching roadkill illegal in California

What may be considered a common hunting practice in other states is illegal in California.

Over the past several months, the Federal Game Warden’s Office here has reported an increase in the poaching of animals struck by vehicles on base.

Tampering with roadkill, to include taking parts of the animal or the entire body, is illegal under California hunting regulations.

“Because it is legal in some states, service members or government employees may think it is OK to load up roadkill and take it home, or cut off parts to mount,” said Frank Hernandez, a U.S. Conservation law enforcement officer w...