CDFW's high public use areas, including visitor centers and license counters, are temporarily closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Before heading to a CDFW facility, contact the regional headquarters office to determine if that facility is open. See CDFW’s Online License Site for information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements.
Kelp Bass
Harbor Seal
Kokanee Salmon
Black-tailed Deer
Great Egret
Wintering Waterfowl
Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard
American River
The Mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.
Report Oil Spills 1-800-852-7550 or (916) 845-8911
Prevent or address conflicts with wildlife.
Or report your fishing or hunting harvest.
Alturas Mountain Lion Captured, Returned to the Wild 5/6/2021
Environmental Crimes Discovered at Illegal Cannabis Grows in Tehama and Shasta Counties 5/6/2021
Commercial Dungeness Crab Update 5/3/2021
Snake, Rattle and Roll: Rattlesnake Season Is Here 4/30/2021
Fish and Wildlife Director Opens Razor Clam Fishery in Del Norte County; Fishery in Humboldt County Remains Closed Due to Public Health Hazard 4/30/2021
Keep Tahoe Bears Wild! 4/29/2021
May 2021 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar 4/28/2021
News Room
CANNABIS PROGRAM
Website Accessibility Certificate (PDF)