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Title: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: rluttrell on February 13, 2014, 01:41:00 PM
I am getting ready to make a Quiver and would like some real bear claws. I don't know if they are illegal to have. If they are forget this post if not can someone point me in the right direction to get a couple.
Thanks
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: Birdbow on February 13, 2014, 02:53:00 PM
Robert,
 I've several claws (black bear) that I saved when I didn't tan a hide. Smaller bruin but I'ld be glad to send you 2-3, they're just laying around here. PM me with an address and would love to see the finished product.
                            Best regards,
                                Todd
P.S. Don't know about any regs that might apply there in CA
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: jrchambers on February 13, 2014, 03:04:00 PM
ive got one paws worth
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: LoneWolf73 on February 13, 2014, 04:57:00 PM
You can buy online. PM me if you want info. These are Black Bear Claws. Front are bigger than back ones.
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: rluttrell on February 14, 2014, 06:00:00 PM
Thank you guys for your help
very much appreciated....
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: stujay on February 14, 2014, 10:45:00 PM
I was under the impression that selling bear parts was illegal. Has something changed?
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: calgarychef on February 15, 2014, 11:42:00 AM
You'll find bear claws on a bear  ;) . I think its best to adorn your quivers etc. with items that you yourself have harvested, there's way better mojo going on.
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on February 15, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
rluttrell
Check CA fish and game laws .
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: rluttrell on February 15, 2014, 12:52:00 PM
Quote
. I think its best to adorn your quivers etc. with items that you yourself have harvested, there's way better mojo going on.  
I have to agree and would really like to go on a bear hunt. its on my bucket list of things I will do...

So can you guys point me in the right direction???
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: Bud B. on February 15, 2014, 05:18:00 PM
Until you get one (some) on your own try these. No laws to worry about.

 http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/product/resin-bear-claws-53990-214.aspx
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: jrchambers on February 16, 2014, 02:35:00 AM
as long as there is no payment there is no issue. even trading is legal.  I could send you some as a gift with out worry.
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: Dave Worden on February 16, 2014, 07:21:00 AM
In Michigan selling parts of harvested animals is illegal BUT selling craft items made from harvested animals is just fine.  Wrap a piece of felt around them so they can tied on to a quiver, etc. and now they're craft items!  For a while, selling full length wild turkey feathers was illegal, but it seems they've lightened up (or perhaps been enlightened) 'cause now it's OK.  It was always OK to sell chopped feathers 'cause they were craft items.  The key is to add some labor to the item so it's not just taken from the animal and sold.  I suspect that the craft loophole would work anywhere.  Not sure, just a guess.
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: Bud B. on February 16, 2014, 10:00:00 AM
Found this.


interesting...

 http://www.chichesterinc.com/BearStateRegulations.htm
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: Kudu Kid on February 16, 2014, 10:18:00 AM
Sorry, but you live in California.  It is illegal to buy and sell bear parts.  

FGC, section 4758 (a)

 http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/cacode/FGC/1/d4/3/9/s4758
Title: Re: Need to find some Bear Claws
Post by: 7 Lakes on February 18, 2014, 07:12:00 PM
Moscow Hide and Fur sells them.  Maybe not in Cal.