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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulates tule elk hunting in California, with specific management guidelines and hunting seasons. The CDFW works with various regional wildlife areas and national wildlife refuges to ensure sustainable hunting practices. Tule elk hunting in California is also regulated by the California State Legislature.
Agencies Involved in Tule Elk Management
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is the primary state agency responsible for managing tule elk populations and regulating hunting seasons. The CDFW works closely with regional wildlife areas, national wildlife refuges, and other state agencies to ensure the long-term sustainability of tule elk populations. In particular, the CDFW collaborates with the Solano Land Trust, the State of California’s Natural Resources Agency, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation to manage tule elk habitat and hunting practices.
Hunting Seasons and Regulations
Tule elk hunting seasons in California typically occur from mid-November to mid-December, with varying bag limits and hunting methods allowed. For example, the 2022-2023 tule elk hunting season in the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge had a bag limit of one bull elk per hunter, while the Solano Land Trust’s Cache Creek Wildlife Area had a bag limit of two bull elk per hunter. Hunters must possess a valid California hunting license and an elk tag, which can be obtained through the CDFW’s automated license data system (ALDS).
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