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Hunting and Fishing: Recruit. Retain. Reactivate.

What is R3?

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Hunting and Fishing Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Initiative aims to increase statewide hunting and fishing participation by collaborating with diverse partners to transform barriers into opportunities.

 

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CDFW has phased out printed California fishing and hunting regulations booklets. They are available to be viewed, downloaded, and printed on the CDFW Regulations page.

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Human Dimensions Unit

Human behavior can be the root of many fish and wildlife problems, but people are also key to fish and wildlife conservation. Through robust, innovative, and interdisciplinary social science, Human Dimensions research investigates the role that people play in fish, wildlife, and conservation issues. Human Dimensions researchers complement the work of other scientists, wildlife managers, and conservationists and is integral to successful R3 work. Explore more about the Human Dimensions of Wildlife Unit.

 

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California R3 - Hunter and Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation

Email Taylor Williams, Manager