Maybe I missed something, but I hope you didn't take it home or pick it up......It's considered "Illegal means of take".........Had a friend pick up a gobbler that he saw get hit. Came close to getting a ticket (cool gamey)......I think the boys may watch these forums......
2000.5. (a) Notwithstanding Section 219, 2000, or any other
provision of law, and notwithstanding any requirement for a permit or
license or other entitlement to take a species, the accidental
taking of a bird, mammal, reptile, or amphibian by collision with a
motor vehicle while the vehicle is being operated on a road or
highway is not a violation of this code or a regulation adopted
pursuant to this code. For purposes of this section, "highway" means
highway as defined by Section 360 of the Vehicle Code and "road"
means road as defined by Section 527 of the Vehicle Code. Nothing in
this section authorizes a person to possess any bird, mammal,
reptile, or amphibian accidentally taken by collision with a motor
vehicle as provided in this subdivision. However, accidental takes on
the road or highway may be removed by the state or local agency
having jurisdiction over the road or highway.
(b) This section does not apply to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with
Section 2050).