Swimming Decoys

[Legband]

I was recently Challenged on the use of the G&H Navigator Swimming Decoy in California before December 1st.
I tried to explain that the prohibition was only on spinning wing Decoys but the gentleman insisted it was any and all battery operated Decoy.
Since the Regulations are hard to read I requested a email response to the question from DFG that I could post on the net for clarity on the subject
Below is a copy of the email I received.

To Joe Hendrex
G&H ProStaff California
Dear Mr. Hendrex,
Your question is a good one and I am sorry for the confusion surrounding the use of battery operated decoys! The information you have received is correct… It is legal to use a battery operated swimming decoy. The prohibition is ONLY for spinning wings or spinning wing simulated devices. All other battery operated decoys which cause swimming, dabbling, and other non-spinning wing movement are not prohibited and may be used all season along.

Thank you for asking for the clarification.

Michael P. Carion
CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife
Chief, Law Enforcement Division
1416 Ninth St., Room 1342-B
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)654-3812

[P&PGunsmith]

The rule was pretty clear, strange you got challenged. I have a game warden friend who told me it was surprising how many people think it is all motorized decoys. thanks for the clarification, hopefully it will help someone.

[41magsnub]

Those look cool. What I've always thought would cool would be a decoy shell on top of an RC boat. Lots of fun in the intervals between flocks coming in!

[Legband]

Those look cool. What I've always thought would cool would be a decoy shell on top of an RC boat. Lots of fun in the intervals between flocks coming in!