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Hunting and Fishing: Recruit. Retain. Reactivate.

What is R3?

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Hunting and Fishing Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Initiative aims to increase statewide hunting and fishing participation by collaborating with diverse partners to transform barriers into opportunities.

 

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CDFW has phased out printed California fishing and hunting regulations booklets. They are available to be viewed, downloaded, and printed on the CDFW Regulations page.

Stay up-to-date with the CDFW Regulations, News and Announcements. Verify your correct email address is on file with the Department and never miss out on the latest information:

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Human Dimensions Unit

Human behavior can be the root of many fish and wildlife problems, but people are also key to fish and wildlife conservation. Through robust, innovative, and interdisciplinary social science, Human Dimensions research investigates the role that people play in fish, wildlife, and conservation issues. Human Dimensions researchers complement the work of other scientists, wildlife managers, and conservationists and is integral to successful R3 work. Explore more about the Human Dimensions of Wildlife Unit.

 

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California R3 - Hunter and Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation
 Taylor Williams, Manager

Warning
 State, county and local laws vary substantially when it comes to foraging. Pay special attention to laws regulating the take of natural materials from national, state, regional and local parks. In addition to parks, areas where forging may be prohibited could include active timber sales, areas of historical interest, areas closed to protect native flora or fauna, areas where human safety is a concern like recent burn scars, areas where soil erosion is a concern and areas where weed spraying is likely to occur. Be sure to check with your local officials for any foraging restrictions and regulations that may exist in your area.

Subscribe

CDFW has phased out printed California fishing and hunting regulations booklets. They are available to be viewed, downloaded, and printed on the CDFW Regulations page.

Stay up-to-date with the CDFW Regulations, News and Announcements. Verify your correct email address is on file with the Department and never miss out on the latest information:

  1. Log into your online account
  2. Click on: Edit customer profile
  3. Scroll down to Contact Information: enter your valid email address

OR

Go to a license vendor and ask to have your customer profile updated.