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
- 1850s- California's first official fish and game laws established to protect species such as: oysters elk, deer, salmon, and quail. Game laws are extended to all counties in California
- 1860s- First closed seasons for trout fishing established
- 1870s- Board of Fish commissioners is established, two of the first full-time game wardens are appointed, and the Fish commission authority is expanded to include game
- 1885- First California fish and game laws published
- 1901- Authority is expanded and game bag limits are set
- 1909- Name changed to Fish and Game Commission following a greater emphasis placed on game laws
- 1913- First year fishing licenses are required. New Law prevents the taking of sea otters
- 1920s- Reorganization of the Commission creates 3 new departments: fish culture, commercial fisheries, and patrol. Duties of the Fish and Game Commission taken over by the Division of Fish and Game
- 1945- A Constitutional amendment gives the Commission authority to make regulations for sport fishing and hunting
- 1952- Five regional offices established. New branches include: Bureaus of Game, Conservation, Inland Fisheries, Patrol, and Marine Research.
- 1958- The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act: a required consideration of Commission resources when planning federal projects with state agencies
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