Mission Bay Sea Lion Report 2/23 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blitzburgh · 02-25-2013, 02:36 PM

Yeah the animal rights people and DFW would be all over you for shooting one but the greater offense you would most likely be charged for is discharging a firearm within city limits. Not to mention if you were contacted by Law Enforcement shortly after, they would approach knowing you were armed and well, it will be unpleasant.

finyak · 02-25-2013, 03:28 PM

Try one of those air horns,it might work but I've never tried it.

Davis2j · 02-25-2013, 04:11 PM

Same thing happened to me last week in LJ..... 2 Sea lions kept bumpping my kayak, barking, and doing leaps right near me getting me wet for about 15mins before i paddled away... Only 1 Sea lion followed me for about 100yds then left me alone for the rest of the day. They werent phazed when i yelled or i tried to scare them by slapping my paddle near them when they surfaced.... Def sucked cuz i was out solo with no one else in the water because it was a cold weekday.

danjor · 02-25-2013, 04:30 PM

It could always be worse. Atleast we don't have leopard seals down here.

Glad they only live in the Arctic, knowing that there's larger marine mammals like that are sea lions arnt so bad

Seahunterr · 02-25-2013, 04:35 PM

Seal bombs still available?

SoCalCJ · 02-25-2013, 05:10 PM

This is direct from CA DFG FAQ's:

Q. Can private individuals do anything to prevent sea lions from invading and fouling our docks and boats?

A. All marine mammals are protected and managed by the federal government, under the stewardship of the National Marine Fisheries Service (the State has no jurisdiction). The 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act gave property owners and government officials the authority to protect private and public property by deterring sea lions, provided the acts do not result in serious injury or death to the animal. Recreational fishermen can deter sea lions from damaging their gear and catch, again provided that the acts of deterrence do not result in serious injury or death to the animal. Methods may involve preventing access, acoustic devices, seal bombs, boat hazing, spraying with water, or lightly prodding. One cannot break skin, or direct an act at the head or eyes of the sea lion, or direct acts at seal lions that are hauled out on rocks or beaches. Firearms, crossbows, spearguns, harpoons, javelins, arrows, spears, or other similar devices are prohibited. Relocating sea lions or offering them tainted fish or other consumables is also prohibited.

02-25-2013, 02:36 PM	#1
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Yeah the animal rights people and DFW would be all over you for shooting one but the greater offense you would most likely be charged for is discharging a firearm within city limits. Not to mention if you were contacted by Law Enforcement shortly after, they would approach knowing you were armed and well, it will be unpleasant. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

02-25-2013, 03:28 PM	#2
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Try one of those air horns,it might work but I've never tried it.

02-25-2013, 04:11 PM	#3
Davis2j Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: O'side Posts: 10	Same thing happened to me last week in LJ..... 2 Sea lions kept bumpping my kayak, barking, and doing leaps right near me getting me wet for about 15mins before i paddled away... Only 1 Sea lion followed me for about 100yds then left me alone for the rest of the day. They werent phazed when i yelled or i tried to scare them by slapping my paddle near them when they surfaced.... Def sucked cuz i was out solo with no one else in the water because it was a cold weekday.

02-25-2013, 04:30 PM	#4
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	It could always be worse. Atleast we don't have leopard seals down here. Glad they only live in the Arctic, knowing that there's larger marine mammals like that are sea lions arnt so bad

02-25-2013, 04:35 PM	#5
Seahunterr Junior Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: underwater Posts: 8	Seal bombs still available?

02-25-2013, 05:10 PM	#6
SoCalCJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 126	This is direct from CA DFG FAQ's: Q. Can private individuals do anything to prevent sea lions from invading and fouling our docks and boats? A. All marine mammals are protected and managed by the federal government, under the stewardship of the National Marine Fisheries Service (the State has no jurisdiction). The 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act gave property owners and government officials the authority to protect private and public property by deterring sea lions, provided the acts do not result in serious injury or death to the animal. Recreational fishermen can deter sea lions from damaging their gear and catch, again provided that the acts of deterrence do not result in serious injury or death to the animal. Methods may involve preventing access, acoustic devices, seal bombs, boat hazing, spraying with water, or lightly prodding. One cannot break skin, or direct an act at the head or eyes of the sea lion, or direct acts at seal lions that are hauled out on rocks or beaches. Firearms, crossbows, spearguns, harpoons, javelins, arrows, spears, or other similar devices are prohibited. Relocating sea lions or offering them tainted fish or other consumables is also prohibited.