California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife logo [1]

History in California

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has a long history in California. Conservation laws pertaining to fish and wildlife predate the establishment of the CDFW, which began originally as the Board of Fish Commissioners in 1870. [1]

  • Pre 1851- Spanish and Mexican game and fish laws applied
  • 1851- California's first official fish and game law is established to protect oysters
  • 1851- more laws are enacted to protect species such as: elk, deer, salmon, and quail

References

  1. ↑ Department of Fish and Game celebrates 130 years of serving California

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