CDFW Tribal Resources
CDFW Tribal Affairs Contacts Map
CDFW's Office of Tribal Affairs maintains a contact network that includes the CDFW Tribal Liaison along with Regional and Statewide Program Tribal Coordinators.
CDFW Tribal Affairs Contacts (PDF) Updated September 2024
Free Native American Sport Fishing License
Any Native American who is a resident of the state and financially unable to pay the fee required for a resident sport fishing license may apply for this free fishing license. Certification of tribal enrollment, a copy of the Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, or a copy of an official tribal membership or identification card with membership number is required.
License Application (PDF)
Indian Game Transportation Tags
Required for hunters to transport the carcass of a game bird or mammal or parts thereof off a particular California Indian reservation. Hunters shall obtain tags from tribal members designated by the Tribal Council of the reservation prior to transporting off of reservation land.
Tag Issuance Report (PDF)
Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is the most important disease affecting deer and elk populations in North America. CWD was recently detected for the first time in California's mule deer. To protect California’s deer and elk populations, and our hunting traditions, we need your help.
CDFW Chronic Wasting Disease page
Non-CDFW Tribal Resources