Deterrence Methods to AVOID :

When Deterring Pacific Harbor Seals and California Sea Lions

Methods to Avoid-the following methods and techniques have an increased likelihood to cause injury or mortality and should be avoided.

• No Firearms with "live" lethal ammunition

• No Devices with Injurious Projectiles (e.g., archery gear, crossbows, spear guns, bangsticks)

• No Sharp/Pointed Objects (harpoons, spears, gaffs, nail studded bats/poles/clubs)

• No Entangling Devices (e.g., loose webbing, snares, concertina wire)

• No Aggressive Tactile Methods (e.g., striking animals with bats, hammers, etc., impact with vehicles or boats)

• No Tainted Baits or Poisons

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