On this page Introduction Conservation Plan Update Related Information Introduction CDFW strives to ensure viable black bear (Ursus americanus) populations persist throughout the state where suitable habitat and other environmental conditions allow. Black bears provide many ecosystem services and are an important part of California's unique biodiversity. CDFW's Black Bear Program was established to coordinate scientific research and population monitoring, and to inform big game management, species management, and habitat conservation plans for black bears. Conservation Plan Update CDFW has opened public comment on the April 2024 Draft of the Black Bear Conservation Plan for California(opens in new tab) until June 14, 2024. To provide public comment, choose one of the following options: Comment Online You can provide up to five comments using the form below. If you plan to provide more than five comments, submit them via email to BigGame@wildlife.ca.gov. Bear Plan Comment Form(opens in new tab) Comment by Email Email BigGame@wildlife.ca.gov and include “Black Bear Conservation Plan” in the subject line. Specify line number and chapter in your email. Comment by Mail Mail comments by post to: CDFW - Wildlife Branch ATTN: Black Bear Program P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 Sign up to receive email updates about Black Bear Conservation. Email Subscribe Related Information Human-Wildlife Conflict Program Bear Naked Truth Blog Bear Hunting Information 1998 Black Bear Management Plan (PDF)(opens in new tab) Black Bear Policy in California: Public Safety, Depredation, Conflict, and Animal Welfare (2022) (PDF)Black Bear Policy in California: Public Safety, Depredation, Conflict, and Animal Welfare (2022) (PDF)(opens in new tab)
Comment Online You can provide up to five comments using the form below. If you plan to provide more than five comments, submit them via email to BigGame@wildlife.ca.gov. Bear Plan Comment Form(opens in new tab)
Comment by Email Email BigGame@wildlife.ca.gov and include “Black Bear Conservation Plan” in the subject line. Specify line number and chapter in your email.
Comment by Mail Mail comments by post to: CDFW - Wildlife Branch ATTN: Black Bear Program P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento, CA 94244-2090