According to California law, when is it legal to hunt from a motor-driven vehicle?

Hunting from a motor-driven vehicle is permitted under California law only when the vehicle is at rest and the motor is shut off. This regulation is designed to ensure that hunters maintain a fair chase and do not exploit the advantages provided by a moving vehicle, which could potentially disturb wildlife and lead to unethical hunting practices. By requiring the vehicle to be stationary and with the engine off, the law promotes safety, adherence to fair hunting methods, and the respect of wildlife.

Other options present situations that do not comply with hunting regulations: hunting while the vehicle is moving could create unsafe conditions for both the hunter and the hunted, while hunting anytime the vehicle is off could encourage irresponsible practices. Thus, the specified condition of having the vehicle at rest and the motor shut off is crucial to fostering ethical hunting standards.