California’s Catalina Island mule deer face total eradication after CDFW green-lights a five-year lethal removal plan, ending a century of regulated hunting on the island. Some conservation groups hail the move as essential to restore native habitats and reduce wildfire risk, while hunting organizations strongly condemn it as unnecessary and a loss of a cherished sporting tradition.
CDFW’s longtime director is out, and new leadership is taking over at a critical moment for California hunters. From deer tags and bear management to wolves and salmon closures, the decisions made next will directly affect hunting opportunity and access across the state.
As predator populations expand across California, lawmakers heard blunt testimony from ranchers, hunters, and wildlife managers about livestock losses, public safety, and limited management tools. The hearing underscored the widening gap between predator protection policies and the realities faced by rural communities.
Report your 2025 deer tags by January 31, 2026, and bear tags by February 1, 2026, to stay compliant and help manage our wildlife populations.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a new order directing federal land agencies to expand hunting and fishing access while cutting back unnecessary regulations. The move reinforces hunting as a priority use of public lands and could open the door to more seasons, clearer rules, and fewer access restrictions for sportsmen.
Hunterizer, a leader in hunting regulation tools and public land access, proudly announces the release of the Hunterizer Seasons App—a powerful new tool for understanding when hunting seasons are open across the U.S. (currently encompasses CA, MT, TX, PA, and WI, with more states coming soon). Built to simplify the confusing patchwork of hunting regulations, …
Most folks think of California’s Central Valley as duck country. And they’re not wrong. The Los Banos and North Grasslands Wildlife Areas have long been known for waterfowl: flooded fields, duck blinds, and late-season limits. But this fall, there’s a new reason to lace up your boots and grab your bow. For the first time, …
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) just opened up a golden opportunity: limited deer hunting access at the Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve. If you’ve been hunting public ground for years, this could be your chance to explore a special reserve with solid opportunity and fewer crowds. What’s Open, When, and Where A Zone …
Every hunter knows the off-season isn’t really “off.” It’s a time to prep, scout, and sharpen your edge—both literally and figuratively. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) gets it too. Their June calendar is packed with opportunities that keep you in the game, even if you’re not shouldering a rifle or casting a …
Hunters looking to get an early start this season in California’s A Zone should take note of a limited-access opportunity now open for application. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering opening-weekend hunting permits for two wildlife areas in Merced County: Cottonwood Creek and San Luis Reservoir. This is a straightforward, no-frills …