California Code, Fish and Game Code - FGC § 3801

(a) Except as provided in Section 3000 and this section, the following nongame birds may be taken or possessed at any time:

(b) Notwithstanding Section 3007 or any other provision of this code or regulation adopted pursuant to this code requiring the possession of a hunting license, a landowner or lessee, or an agent of either in immediate possession of written authority from the landowner or lessee, shall not be required to obtain a hunting license or a depredation permit to take nongame birds listed in subdivision (a) on land owned or leased by the landowner or lessee.

(c) All other persons taking a nongame bird listed in subdivision (a) shall be licensed pursuant to Section 3007.