If you hunt in northern California, there’s a new tool you’ll want to keep an eye on. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) just rolled out an interactive wolf mapping system. It’s designed to give the public — including us hunters — a better look at where wolves are roaming. This might sound …
A group of Northern California sheriffs is speaking out against a proposed change to state hunting regulations that would make it harder for ranchers and landowners to legally hunt coyotes. The proposal, currently under consideration by the California Fish and Game Commission, would limit coyote hunting to cases where there is direct evidence of property …
California’s Fish and Game Commission is considering a significant shift in how coyotes are managed — and hunters across the state have reason to pay attention. At its upcoming meeting on May 15, 2025, the Commission will discuss whether to begin rewriting the rules that have long allowed for year-round, no-limit coyote hunting. The proposal …
If you’ve spent any time in the backcountry lately—especially in northern or central California—you’ve probably noticed the same thing the biologists have: black bears are showing up in more places, more often. Whether it’s tracks along a high ridge, scat near a trailhead, or the telltale bark-scratches on a cedar tree, bear signs are on …
When news broke that a California man lost his hunting privileges for three years and had to cough up over $13,000 after poaching a trophy pronghorn antelope, it hit a nerve in the hunting community. Not just because of what he did—but because it reminds us all what’s at stake when folks step outside the …
The goal is to restore a natural fear response in the bear population, keeping them out of suburban and urban areas while reducing pressure on prey species like deer. To gain deeper insight into AB 1038—what it actually does, why it’s needed, and how it could benefit both hunters and non-hunters—Hunterizer sat down with Assemblywoman …
As hunters, we respect wildlife and understand that predators play a vital role in the ecosystem. But when mountain lions lose their natural fear of humans, the balance shifts—putting people, livestock, and even the lions themselves at risk. California Senate Bill 818 (SB 818) proposes a smart, science-based approach to managing these big cats by …
Spring turkey season is right around the corner, and if you’re planning to hit the woods in California this year, now’s the time to get ready. With its rolling hills, oak woodlands, and prime turkey habitat, the state offers some great opportunities to bag a bearded turkey. Whether you’ve been chasing California turkeys for years …
California may soon see a significant change in how black bears are managed. Assembly Bill 1038, introduced by Assembly Member Hadwick, proposes reinstating the use of hounds in bear hunting, a method banned in 2013 under Senate Bill 1221. With the state’s bear population now estimated at 60,000 to 80,000—more than double previous estimates—the bill …
Buckshot is a tool that many hunters assume is an option for deer hunting, but in California, its use comes with some restrictions that can be confusing. Unlike other states where buckshot might be a common choice, California law only allows it under specific conditions. To help clear things up, we’re breaking down exactly when …