Can't find your answer? Email AskMarine. FAQ Home What would you like to Ask Marine? Home / Miscellaneous / Experimental Fishing Permits / How do I find out about proposed Experimental Fishing Permit projects? Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Questions and Answers Experimental Fishing Permits How do I find out about proposed Experimental Fishing Permit projects? proposed, proposal, EFP, Commission, application, permittee Please visit the Fish and Game Commission (CFGC) website to find EFP applications that have been transmitted to the CFGC for consideration. If you would like to receive EFP notifications from the CFGC, please contact fgc@fgc.ca.gov. Glad we could be helpful. Thanks for the feedback. Sorry we couldn't be helpful. Your feedback will help us improve this article. How helpful was this page? Updated on Tue, 11 Feb 2025 by amanda.vandiggelen@wildlife.ca.gov In this section What is an experimental fishing permit? What is the difference between compensation fishing, conservation engineering, and exploratory fishing? How do Experimental Fishing Permits and Scientific Collecting Permits differ? Which species can I take with an Experimental Fishing Permit? Do I need a California Experimental Fishing Permit or a Federal Exempted Fishing Permit? How do I apply for an Experimental Fishing Permit? Who can apply for an Experimental Fishing Permit? Which Experimental Fishing Permit tier should I apply for? How can I find out about collaborative experimental fishing permit research opportunities? What type of assistance does CDFW provide on an experimental fishing permit project? How long does it take to get approved for an Experimental Fishing Permit? How will I know if my experimental fishing permit was approved or denied? Is there a limit on the number of experimental fishing permits CDFW will issue? What are the costs to obtain an experimental fishing permit? Who needs to be listed on an experimental fishing permit? What special conditions may be included on my experimental fishing permit? When does my experimental fishing permit expire and how do I renew it? Does my permit need to be on board when I am conducting experimental fishing permit activities? How will data from my experimental fishing permit project be used by CDFW? Can I make changes to my Experimental Fishing Permit? How do I find out about proposed Experimental Fishing Permit projects? Related articles Can I make changes to my Experimental Fishing Permit? Miscellaneous / Experimental Fishing Permits Is CDFW responsible for regulating offshore wind farms? Are windfarms going to create unfavorable conditions for marine mammals, birds, fish, and other marine life? Miscellaneous / Miscellaneous Questions and Answers What are the costs to obtain an experimental fishing permit? Miscellaneous / Experimental Fishing Permits Is there a limit on the number of experimental fishing permits CDFW will issue? Miscellaneous / Experimental Fishing Permits How do Experimental Fishing Permits and Scientific Collecting Permits differ? Miscellaneous / Experimental Fishing Permits