Mission Statement:

The License and Revenue Branch provides excellent service to our customers by issuing licenses, permits, stamps and tags consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements, collecting revenue and providing information to support the use and enjoyment of California’s diverse natural resources and insure that they are available for future generations.  Message from the Chief.

Where Can I Buy a License?

• DFG License Sales Offices
• License Agent Search

CURRENT FEES

• Sport Fishing
• Hunting
• Commercial Fishing
• Commercial Fish Business
• Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits

General Information

• Applications & Forms
• License Sales Statistics

Sport Fishing

• Free Fishing Days
• Free and Reduced Fee Sport Fishing License Requirements

Hunting

• Hunting License Mail Order Form - Use if hunting on or before June 30, 2008
• Hunting License Mail Order Form - Use to apply for 2008 Big Game Tags
• Waterfowl Reservation Drawing Schedule and Results Available
• State and Federal Wildlife Area Closure Update
• 2008 California Hunting Digest-Big Game
• Big Game Draw Results
• Daily Deer Tags Available
• Harvest Information Survey Stamp (HIP)

Automated License Data System (Updated 4/16/08)

• Automated License Data System Project Information
• Automated License Data System General Questions and Answers