Program InformationGeneral HuntsElk HuntsFishingSHARE Stories Program Information Program Overview The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s SHARE program provides public access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational actives on private land. With 101 million land acres in California, half of which are privately owned, SHARE aims to improve public access to private or landlocked public land through collaborative partnerships with 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. 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. General Drawing Information A non-refundable $12.70 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. Applications 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 "2022 - Hunting" or "2022 - 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 2022 - 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 $12.70) 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. Landowner Enrollment Form Landowner Enrollment Form (PDF Form) General Hunts 2023 Fall hunts Hurner Ranch - Santa Clara County A Zone Deer Hunt New property Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) Lake Berryessa Wild Pig Hunts - Napa County Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) BOR Hunt Information (PDF) Jones Ranch - Santa Barbara County A Zone Deer Hunt Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Scott River Ranch - Siskiyou County B6 Zone Deer Hunt Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) Merced Wildlife Area - Merced County Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) Sleepy Creek Ranch - Santa Barbara County - A and MA3 Deer Hunts Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Reed Ranch - Santa Barbara County - D13 Deer Hunt General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Harrington Farms - Santa Barbara County D13 Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Rush Ranch Wild Pig Hunts - Solano County General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) East Park Wild Pig Hunts - Colusa County Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) McArthur Swamp - Shasta County A3 and X1 Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Fall River Ag Unit - Shasta County A3 Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Boden Canyon Ranch - San Diego County Fall Hunt Dates (PDF) River Ridge Ranch - Tulare County D8 Deer Hunts Hunt Dates (PDF) Property and Camping Information Hart Ranch - Tulare County D8 Deer Hunts General Hunt and Property Information (PDF) Elk Hunts 2023 GENERAL ELK HUNT DRAW INFORMATION (PDF) 2022 Elk Draw Stats (PDF) 2022 Elk Hunt Success Stats (PDF) Hunts By Property 3B Farms (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) NEW Richards Ranch (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) NEW Essex Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Hufford Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Barlow Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Copher Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) England Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Rounds Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Trobitz Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Zamboni Ranch (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) East Park Reservoir - Muzzleloader Only (PDF) Colusa County (Tule) Favero Ranch (PDF) Colusa County (Tule) Del Norte North Side (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) Del Norte South Side (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) Fort Dick Group (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) Magruder Ranch (PDF) Mendocino County (Tule) Sibley Ranch (PDF) Mendocino County (Tule) Dash Ranch (PDF) Shasta County (Rocky Mountain) Rickert Ranch (PDF) Shasta County (Rocky Mountain) Barnes Ranch (PDF) Siskiyou County (Roosevelt) Holzhauser Ranch (PDF) Siskiyou County (Roosevelt) Sylva Ranch SHARE (PDF) Siskiyou County (Roosevelt) Smith River PLM - Antlerless (PDF) Del Norte County (Roosevelt) Stover Ranch PLM - Antlerless Apprentice Only (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Wiggins Ranch PLM - Antlerless Apprentice Only (PDF) Humboldt County (Roosevelt) Fishing Opportunities 2022 Opportunities April Barrett Reservoir Largemouth Bass Surveys - San Diego County | Barrett Reservoir Fishing Information (PDF) CLOSED Attention landowners and land keepers The goal of SHARE Fishing is to provide unique angling opportunities across the state through partnerships with private landowners. We are currently looking for a variety of water types to enroll in the program that can serve the diverse interests and skills of recreational anglers. As a partner with SHARE Fishing, you will: Receive financial compensation and complete liability coverage for every day access is allowed Determine the number of anglers, method of catch, and all other conditions for each day's experience Gain access to our fisheries and wildlife specialists for support with fishery enhancements or habitat improvements Foster an important connection for people with the outdoors through sport fishing Invest in California's enjoyment of fish and wildlife resources If you own or manage private lands that have potential recreational opportunities and are interested in partnering with the SHARE program, please contact the Fisheries Coordinator or fill out the landowner enrollment form (PDF Form). Flower Moye, SHARE Fisheries Coordinator Jessica.Moye@wildlife.ca.gov SHARE Hunting Stories Keegan Antlerless Elk 2017 (PDF) Sibley Ranch Elk 2016 (PDF) Sylva Ranch Elk 2016 (PDF) Del Norte South Bull 2016 (PDF) East Park Pig 2017 (PDF) Rush Ranch Pig 2017 (PDF) Jones Ranch Turkey 2016 (PDF) Rush Ranch SHARE Story - Fall 2014 (PDF) Sleepy Creek Ranch SHARE Story - Fall 2014 (PDF) Bobcat Ranch Turkey Hunt - April 2014 (PDF) Tejon Ranch Pig Hunt - March 2014 (PDF) Tejon Ranch Pig Hunt - February 2013 (PDF) Tejon Ranch Pig Hunt - April 2013 (PDF) Bobcat Ranch Pig Hunt - April 2013 (PDF) Jones Ranch SHARE Story - Nov 2013 (PDF)
SHARE Brochure (PDF) Contact For more information about the SHARE Program, contact: Victoria Barr, SHARE Wildlife Coordinator, Victoria.Barr@wildlife.ca.gov Flower Moye, SHARE Fisheries Coordinator, Jessica.Moye@wildlife.ca.gov