Mute swans now on state Fish and Wildlife take list

MENDOCINO CO., 10/22/25 — State legislation signed into law earlier this month will allow invasive mute swans to be taken or possessed at any time by those with a valid California hunting license beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

The legislation, which has a sunset date of Jan. 1, 2031, was introduced to address the growing concerns about the spread of these destructive, non-native species throughout the state.