CDFW is temporarily closing its high public use areas, including visitor centers and license counters, 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. Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on CDFW’s Online License Site. ×
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.
Commercial Cannabis Cultivators Encouraged to Submit Permit Paperwork Online 4/6/2020
Help Prevent Wildlife Extinction When Filing Your Tax Return 4/3/2020
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Stream Flow Enhancement Projects 4/2/2020
Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Update: Entanglement Risk Low, Fishery to Remain Open 4/1/2020
Delay in California’s 2020 Recreational Ocean Salmon Opener 4/1/2020
News Room
CANNABIS PROGRAM
Website Accessibility Certificate (PDF)