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Hunting and Fishing: Recruit. Retain. Reactivate.

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How to Make Change

California R3 Manager

Taylor Williams
R3 Manager, Hunter & Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation
Taylor.Williams@wildlife.ca.gov

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Time is Running Out

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.

Stay up-to-date with the CDFW Regulations, News and Announcements. Verify your correct email address is on file with the Department and never miss out on the latest information.

HOW TO VERIFY YOUR EMAIL:

  1. Log into your online account(opens in new tab)
  2. Click on: Edit customer profile
  3. Scroll down to Contact Information: enter your valid email address

OR

Go to a license vendor(opens in new tab) and ask to have your customer profile updated.

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.