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Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE)

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Program Information

Program Overview

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s SHARE program provides public access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational actives on private land. With 101 million land acres in California, half of which are privately owned, SHARE aims to improve public access to private or landlocked public land through collaborative partnerships with landowners. The program provides economic incentives and liability protection to landowners and is funded with SHARE Access Permit application fees. SHARE recognizes the important contributions made by these landowners and appreciates their investment in California's enjoyment of fish and wildlife resources.

Recreational users can contribute to the success of the SHARE Program by obeying all CDFW regulations, as well as demonstrating courteous, legal, and ethical behavior.

General Drawing Information

  • A non-refundable $12.70 application fee is charged for each Access Permit application.
  • Access Permits are issued by random draw.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by email 15 days before each hunt.

Applications

SHARE Access Permit applications can be purchased:

Online Access Permit Application Instructions

To apply for a SHARE Access Permit go to the License Sales and Service website and follow these instructions:

  1. Log in with your customer login, or register. A user profile is required to apply.
  2. Select "Purchase Licenses" from the top menu boxes
  3. Select "2022 - Hunting" or "2022 - Sport Fishing" from the menu on the left (hunts and angling opportunities must be applied for separately)
  4. Scroll down to the "Drawings" section
  5. Select "Add to Cart" for the 2022 - SHARE Fishing/Hunting Multi Choice Application; this will give you a list of SHARE properties
  6. Select a property - this will give you a calendar of available dates for that property
  7. Select each date you want to apply for (each selection has a non-refundable fee of $12.70)
  8. Select "Accept Choices"
  9. Check out

Drawing Results

General SHARE Opportunities

  • Draws are performed 16 days before each opportunity.
  • All successful applicants will receive an email when they are drawn.
  • Successful hunt applicants will be able to download their hunt information from their ALDS profile.
  • Successful fishing applicants must submit a signed SHARE Program Liability Waiver (PDF Form) and proof of fishing license before their opportunity information is emailed to them.
  • Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
  • Applicants can look up their drawing results online two days after the application deadline.

SHARE Elk Hunts

  • Applications go on sale the second week in June.
  • Draws are performed the third week in July.
  • Applicants can look up their drawing results online four days after the application deadline.
  • Successful applicants will be able to download their hunt information from their ALDS profile.
  • Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

Landowner Enrollment Form

General Hunts 2023 Fall hunts

Hurner Ranch - Santa Clara County A Zone Deer Hunt New property

Lake Berryessa Wild Pig Hunts - Napa County

Jones Ranch - Santa Barbara County A Zone Deer Hunt

Scott River Ranch - Siskiyou County B6 Zone Deer Hunt

Merced Wildlife Area - Merced County

Sleepy Creek Ranch - Santa Barbara County - A and MA3 Deer Hunts

Reed Ranch - Santa Barbara County - D13 Deer Hunt

Harrington Farms - Santa Barbara County D13 Deer Hunts

Rush Ranch Wild Pig Hunts - Solano County

East Park Wild Pig Hunts - Colusa County

McArthur Swamp - Shasta County A3 and X1 Deer Hunts

Fall River Ag Unit - Shasta County A3 Deer Hunts

Boden Canyon Ranch - San Diego County

River Ridge Ranch - Tulare County D8 Deer Hunts

Hart Ranch - Tulare County D8 Deer Hunts

Elk Hunts

Hunts By Property

Fishing Opportunities

2022 Opportunities

Attention landowners and land keepers

The goal of SHARE Fishing is to provide unique angling opportunities across the state through partnerships with private landowners. We are currently looking for a variety of water types to enroll in the program that can serve the diverse interests and skills of recreational anglers.

As a partner with SHARE Fishing, you will:

  • Receive financial compensation and complete liability coverage for every day access is allowed
  • Determine the number of anglers, method of catch, and all other conditions for each day's experience
  • Gain access to our fisheries and wildlife specialists for support with fishery enhancements or habitat improvements
  • Foster an important connection for people with the outdoors through sport fishing
  • Invest in California's enjoyment of fish and wildlife resources

If you own or manage private lands that have potential recreational opportunities and are interested in partnering with the SHARE program, please contact the Fisheries Coordinator or fill out the landowner enrollment form (PDF Form).

Flower Moye, SHARE Fisheries Coordinator
Jessica.Moye@wildlife.ca.gov