R3: Hunting in California

Hunting Resources

• To view species-specific hunting information, please visit: Hunting in California
• California Public Lands: 
  • CDFW Lands Viewer
  • BLM Hunting Land Locator
  • U.S. Forest Service Lands in California
• Information on obtaining a Falconry License. 

CDFW R3 Hunting Programs

• Advanced Hunter Education
• Bowhunter Education
• Apprentice Hunts
• SHARE Hunts
• PLM Hunts
• Special Hunts
• Regional CDFW Programs

Species Specific Hunting Guides

For information on the management of specific game species, please visit the CDFW Wildlife Branch Game Management page.

Small Game:

• Guide to Hunting Squirrels
• Guide to Hunting Cottontail Rabbits

Big Game:

• Guide to Hunting Deer (PDF)
• How to Fill Out a Deer Tag (YouTube)
• How to Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (YouTube)
• Guide to Hunting Pigs (PDF)
• Guide to Hunting Pronghorn
• Guide to Hunting Black Bear
• Guide to Hunting Elk

Upland Game:

• Turkey Hunting Guide (PDF)
• Quail Hunting Guide (PDF)
• Dove Hunting Identification (PDF)
• Guide to Hunting Dove

Waterfowl:

• Waterfowl Identification
• Report a Banded Bird
• Guide to Hunting Waterfowl