Is chest crushing an authorized method of take?

Chest crushing is not an authorized method of take under California law because it is considered inhumane. The state has specific regulations in place to ensure that methods of trapping are humane and minimize suffering for animals. Inhumane practices violate these regulations and can lead to legal consequences for the individual or entity conducting the trapping.

California's regulations focus on the ethical treatment of wildlife and the importance of using methods that result in quick and painless death when the animal must be taken. Methods that cause undue pain or suffering, such as chest crushing, are prohibited to promote humane wildlife management practices.

In contrast, methods that are deemed humane are not only legally sanctioned but also align with the principles of responsible wildlife management. Therefore, using a method like chest crushing goes against the established standards for ethical treatment of animals in the context of trapping and wildlife management in California.