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Junior
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: O'side
Posts: 10
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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.
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#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Riverside CA
Posts: 673
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It could always be worse. Atleast we don't have leopard seals down here.
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Junior
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: underwater
Posts: 8
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Seal bombs still available?
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#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Posts: 126
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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. |
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