If the illegal activity is not actively taking place, you can submit your report and evidence online.
If you are witnessing a violation in real time, you have several options available to you:
- Phone call: If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CALTIP number 1 888 334-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Text message: You may submit anonymous tips to CDFW using tip411. tip411 an internet-based tool from CitizenObserver.com that enables the public to text message an anonymous tip to wildlife officers and lets the officers respond back creating an anonymous two-way conversation. Anyone with a cell phone may send an anonymous tip to CDFW by texting "CALTIP", followed by a space and the message, to 847411 (tip411).
- Smart phone app: Download the free CALTIP smartphone app which operates similarly to tip411 by creating an anonymous two-way conversation with wildlife officers to report wildlife and pollution violations. The CALTIP app can be downloaded for free via the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store.