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Conserving the Nature of America

CDFW is temporarily closing its high public use areas, including visitor centers and license counters, to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).Before heading to a CDFW facility, contact the regional headquarters office to determine if that facility is open. Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on CDFW’s Online License. The Division of Wildlife’s mission is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Most licenses, except the Lifetime Sportsman License and specialty licenses, such as Wheelchair, Disabled Veteran, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), and Blind Fishing licenses, are available from most county clerks, sporting goods stores, hardware stores, boat docks, online, and from all TWRA offices.

Buying a fishing license

Getting ready to go fishing? First you’ll need a fishing license!

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Buying a fishing license is quick, easy and directly contributes toward conservation efforts. In most states, licenses can be purchased online, by phone or at retail establishments.

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Fishing funds conservation

In 2018 alone, fishing license sales generated more than $700 million across the country. One hundred percent of license fees go directly toward conservation and restoration, but licenses aren’t the only source of conservation funds. Each year, our Sport Fish Restoration Program distributes millions of dollars to state fish and wildlife resource agencies dedicated to restoration and enhancement projects across the country. This user-pay user-benefit reimbursement program relies on an excise tax paid by manufacturers, producers, and importers of sport fishing equipment as well as small engine and motor boat fuel taxes paid by recreational boaters. Since 1952, more than $8 billion in Sport Fish Restoration Program grant funds have been distributed to state agencies for approved grants, reimbursing them up to 75% of project costs. This includes fish management, species and habitat restoration, habitat protection, land acquisition, research, education, and public access for fishing and boating.

By the numbers:

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A tax of 10% on the sale price of sport fishing equipment
A tax of 3% on the sale price of electric outboard boat motors
A tax on motorboat and small engine fuel
Import duties of 1% to 2.7% on inflatable boats, sailboats, motorboats, rowboats and yachts
Import duties of 3.7% to 9.2% on fishing rods, fish hooks, fishing line, landing nets, artificial baits and flies, plastic tackle boxes, reels (depending on value), and reel parts

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Thank you to all anglers, boaters, manufacturers and importers for supporting conservation while keeping our outdoor tradition alive!