Department-managed lands: wildlife areas: hunting.

CA AB1987 is a bill that aims to update regulations concerning hunting on lands managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. It modifies existing laws related to wildlife areas and includes provisions for appropriating funds to support these changes. The bill is intended to enhance the management of wildlife resources in California.

CA AB1987 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D), currently “Passed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 51 of them sponsored by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.

The key recorded vote (A, August 26, 2026) ended 79–0 and passed.

Supporters of CA AB1987 would highlight that the bill strengthens wildlife conservation efforts by improving regulations around hunting in designated areas. They may argue that it provides necessary funding to ensure sustainable practices and better management of California's natural resources, benefiting both wildlife and hunters.

Critics of CA AB1987 might express concerns that the bill could lead to increased hunting pressure in sensitive wildlife areas, potentially harming ecosystems. They may argue that the changes could prioritize hunting interests over conservation efforts, risking the well-being of vulnerable species and habitats.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.