The SHARE Hunting Program aims to improve public hunting opportunities across the state through partnerships with private landowners. The program provides economic incentives and liability protection to landowners and is funded with SHARE Access Permit application fees. SHARE recognizes the important contributions made by these landowners and appreciates their investment in California's enjoyment of fish and wildlife resources. SHARE Brochure (PDF) On this page Hunting Opportunities Application Instructions Landowners Related Information Contact Hunting Opportunities Recreational users can contribute to the success of the SHARE Program by obeying all CDFW regulations, as well as demonstrating courteous, legal, and ethical behavior. Elk Hunts All Other Hunts Application Instructions General Drawing Information A non-refundable $14.61 application fee is charged for each Access Permit application. Access Permits are issued by random draw. Successful applicants will be notified by email 15 days before each hunt. Ways to Apply SHARE Access Permit applications can be purchased: Online at ALDS through your user profile At CDFW license sales offices At retail license agents By phone: (800) 565-1458 Online Access Permit Application Instructions To apply for a SHARE Access Permit go to the License Sales and Service website and follow these instructions: Log in with your customer login, or register. A user profile is required to apply. Select "Purchase Licenses" from the top menu boxes Select "2024 - Hunting" or "2024 - Sport Fishing" from the menu on the left (hunts and angling opportunities must be applied for separately) Scroll down to the "Drawings" section Select "Add to Cart" for the 2024 - SHARE Fishing/Hunting Multi Choice Application; this will give you a list of SHARE properties Select a property - this will give you a calendar of available dates for that property Select each date you want to apply for (each selection has a non-refundable fee of $14.61) Select "Accept Choices" Check out Drawing Results General SHARE Opportunities Draws are performed 16 days before each opportunity. All successful applicants will receive an email when they are drawn. Successful hunt applicants will be able to download their hunt information from their ALDS profile. Successful fishing applicants must submit a signed SHARE Program Liability Waiver (PDF Form) and proof of fishing license before their opportunity information is emailed to them. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. Applicants can look up their drawing results online two days after the application deadline. SHARE Elk Hunts Applications go on sale the second week in June. Draws are performed the third week in July. Applicants can look up their drawing results online four days after the application deadline. Successful applicants will be able to download their hunt information from their ALDS profile. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. Landowners If you own or manage private lands that have potential recreational opportunities and are interested in partnering with the SHARE program, please contact the SHARE Hunting Coordinator (below) and/or fill out the Landowner Enrollment Form (PDF). Related Information SHARE Program Overview SHARE Fishing Opportunities Hunting Regulations Contact For more information about the SHARE Hunting Program, contact Victoria Barr, SHARE Wildlife Coordinator, Victoria.Barr@wildlife.ca.gov.