California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
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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
- 1854- game laws are extended to all counties in California
- 1861- first closed seasons for trout fishing established
- 1870- Board of Fish commissioners established
- 1871- two of the first full-time game wardens are appointed
- 1878- Fish commission authority expanded to include game
- 1885- first California fish and game laws published
- 1901- authority is expanded and game bag limits are set
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