Program InformationGeneral HuntsElk HuntsFishingSHARE Stories Program Information Program Overview The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s SHARE program is designed to provide the public with increased opportunities for unique experiences in hunting, angling, and other recreational activities. 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 $12.14 application fee is charged for each Access Permit application. One application may be submitted for each event, duplicate entries for the same event will be disqualified. Access Permits are issued by a random draw. Applications SHARE Access Permit applications can be purchased: Online at ALDS through your user profile At CDFW license sales offices At retail license agents By phone: (800) 565-1458 Online Access Permit Application Instructions To apply for a SHARE Access Permit go to the License Sales and Service website and follow these instructions: Log in Click "Purchase License" Click "2020 Hunting" (under menu on the left side) Scroll down to "Drawings" -- SHARE hunts are here Click "Add to Cart" -- this will give you a choice of SHARE properties Click on a property -- this will give you a calendar of dates that are available Select each date you want to apply for (each selection will cost $12.14) Check out Drawing Results General SHARE Hunts: Draws are performed 16 days before each hunt. Successful applicants will receive an email when they are drawn. Successful applicants will be able to download their hunt information from their ALDS profile. 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 Landowner Enrollment Form (PDF Form) General Hunts New Fall 2020 Hunts East Park Wild Pig Hunts - Colusa County Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) Rush Ranch Wild Pig Hunts - Solano County Fall hunt Dates (PDF) River Ridge Ranch - Tulare County Hunt Dates (PDF) Property and Camping Information Merced Wildlife Area - Merced County Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) Harrington Farms - Santa Barbara County D13 Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Jones Ranch - Santa Barbara County Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Hart Ranch - Tulare County General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Sleepy Creek Ranch - Santa Barbara County - A and MA3 Deer Hunts Fall Hunt Date (PDF) Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Reed Ranch - Santa Barbara County - D13 Deer Hunt General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) McArthur Swamp - Shasta County A3 and X1 Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Scott River Ranch - Siskiyou County B6 Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Anderson Ranch - Shasta County - Junior Only Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Elk Hunts 2020 GENERAL ELK HUNT DRAW INFORMATION (PDF) 2019 Elk Draw Stats (PDF) 2019 Elk Hunt Success Stats (PDF) Hunts By Property Barnes Ranch (PDF) Siskiyou County (Roosevelt) NEW Favero Ranch (PDF) Colusa County (Tule) NEW Fort Dick Group (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) NEW Barlow Ranch (PDF)Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Dash Ranch (PDF)Shasta County (Rocky Mountain) Rickert Ranch (PDF)Shasta County (Rocky Mountain) Copher Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Del Norte North Side (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) Del Norte South Side (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) East Park Reservoir - Muzzleloader Only (PDF) Colusa County (Tule) Holzhauser Ranch (PDF)Siskiyou County (Roosevelt) Keegan Ranch (PDF) Colusa County (Tule) Magruder Ranch (PDF)Mendocino County (Tule) Sibley Ranch (PDF)Mendocino County (Tule) Sylva Ranch SHARE (PDF)Siskiyou County (Roosevelt) Smith River PLM - Antlerless (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) Stover Ranch PLM - Antlerless Apprentice Only (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Wiggins Ranch PLM - Antlerless Apprentice Only (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Fishing Opportunities New for 2021 We are developing the fishing component of the SHARE program and expect to offer angling opportunities in 2021! Events will be posted to this page as they become available. 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 SHARE Hunting Stories Keegan Antlerless Elk 2017 (PDF) Sibley Ranch Elk 2016 (PDF) Sylva Ranch Elk 2016 (PDF) Del Norte South Bull 2016 (PDF) East Park Pig 2017 (PDF) Rush Ranch Pig 2017 (PDF) Jones Ranch Turkey 2016 (PDF) Rush Ranch SHARE Story - Fall 2014 (PDF) Sleepy Creek Ranch SHARE Story - Fall 2014 (PDF) Bobcat Ranch Turkey Hunt - April 2014 (PDF) Tejon Ranch Pig Hunt - March 2014 (PDF) Tejon Ranch Pig Hunt - February 2013 (PDF) Tejon Ranch Pig Hunt - April 2013 (PDF) Bobcat Ranch Pig Hunt - April 2013 (PDF) Jones Ranch SHARE Story - Nov 2013 (PDF)
SHARE Brochure (PDF) Contact For more information about the SHARE Program, contact: Victoria Barr, SHARE Wildlife Coordinator, Victoria.Barr@wildlife.ca.gov Flower Moye, SHARE Fisheries Coordinator, Jessica.Moye@wildlife.ca.gov