California is a dream destination for hunters and anglers seeking diverse landscapes and wildlife. From the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains to the sandy beaches of the Pacific coast, the state offers an incredible range of outdoor experiences. The state’s rich wildlife populations include black bears, mountain lions, deer, and elk, which thrive in the high mountain ranges and the vast wilderness areas. Anglers can chase a mixed bag of species from trophy largemouth bass in southern California, to ocean run steelhead in the Klamath and Sacramento rivers. The Golden State’s stunning landscapes provide ample opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to explore while pursuing their passions, and iconic destinations include Mount Shasta, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in California, please contact:
California State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Representative
Ken Calvert
Representative
Salud Carbajal
Representative
Jim Costa
Representative
John Duarte
Representative
John Garamendi
Representative
Jared Huffman
Representative
Darrell Issa
Representative
Doug LaMalfa
Representative
Tom McClintock
Co-Chair: Representative
Jimmy Panetta
Representative
Eric Swalwell
Representative
Mike Thompson
Representative
David Valadao
California Outdoor Sporting Caucus
Senator
Bill Dodd
Senator
Brian Jones
Assembly Member
Carlos Villapudua
Assembly Member
Marie Waldron
News Alerts
Oct 21 2024
It Takes a Team: The Line Has Been Held in California
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used...
Oct 15 2024
Not With a Bang but With a Fizz: 16 Mostly Lackluster Anti-Firearms Bills Signed into Law in California
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used...
Aug 26 2024
Good News in the Golden State: California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Successful Event and a Key Water Quality Bill Passes
Why It Matters: Legislators, particularly those with a passion for our shared outdoor pursuits,...
Jul 29 2024
Fisheries Conservation Legislation Expected to Advance in California
Why It Matters: The “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” is the name given to Earth’s...
Jun 10 2024
California Sportsmen’s Caucus Comes Together for Annual Trap Shoot
Why It Matters: Legislators, particularly those with a passion for our shared outdoor pursuits,...
May 20 2024
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in California Deer
Why It Matters: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a slow and progressive neurological disease...
Apr 01 2024
Iniquity in the Golden State: Annual Registration of Firearms Proposed in California Senate
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used...
Jan 22 2024
State Firearms and Ammunition Excise Taxes Proposed in WA & NM
Why It Matters: Law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital role...
Oct 17 2023
Governor Newsom Signs California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill into Law
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital...
Oct 02 2023
Ninth Circuit Appellate Court Sides with CSF & Hunting Coalition in Lawsuit over California Youth Firearm Marketing Law
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters have long played a vital role...
Sep 25 2023
Firearm and Ammunition Tax Passes California Legislature, Awaiting Governor’s Signature
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital...
Sep 05 2023
California Senate Could Vote on Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill This Week
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital...
Aug 21 2023
California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Could Soon Receive Senate Floor Vote
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital...
Jul 17 2023
Firearm and Ammunition Tax Passes California Senate Public Safety Committee
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital...
Jun 05 2023
Firearm and Ammunition Tax Passes California Assembly, Moves to Senate Chamber
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and recreational shooters have long played a vital...
Apr 17 2023
California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill Resurfaces
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters have long played a vital role...
Oct 24 2022
Hunting Coalition Files Preliminary Injunction Over California Firearm Marketing Law
Why It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters have long played a vital role...
Sep 20 2022
California Natural Resources Agency to Host 30x30 Partnership Event
Why It Matters: The Thirty by Thirty (30x30) Initiative is a global initiative started...
Sep 06 2022
California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill Fails As Legislative Session Adjourns
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Manager, Pacific States & Firearm PolicyWhy It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters...
Aug 22 2022
California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill Once Again Poised for a Floor Vote
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Manager Pacific States and Firearm PolicyWhy It Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters...
Jul 05 2022
Caucus Co-Chair Senator Dodd Advancing Youth Hunting License Bill in California
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Manager, Pacific States & Firearm PolicyWhy It Matters: California’s hunting and...
May 02 2022
California Commission Unanimously Votes to Reject HSUS Petition to Ban Bear Hunting
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Manager, Pacific Region Why it matters: Hunting bears is a part of...
Feb 14 2022
California’s Bear Hunting Season in the Crosshairs as Animal Rights Activists Continue to Target Predator Management in the West
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Pacific States Assistant ManagerWhy It Matters: Hunting bears is a part...
Jan 28 2022
California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill Could Receive a Floor Vote on Monday
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Pacific States Assistant Manager Why it matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters...
Sep 13 2021
California Legislative Session Adjournment Marks the Defeat of Anti-Sportsmen Tax Bill
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Pacific States Assistant ManagerHighlightsWhy it Matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and recreational...
Jun 21 2021
California Firearm Tax Bill Fails on Assembly Floor; Revived by Procedural Maneuvers
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Assistant Manager, Pacific StatesHighlightsWhy it matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters...
Jun 01 2021
ACTION ALERT! California Sportsmen and Women, Your Voices are Needed!
Ask your Assembly Member to vote “NO” on AB 1223! AB 1223 is...
May 24 2021
California Firearm and Ammunition Tax Bill Headed to Assembly Floor
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Assistant Manager, Pacific StatesHighlightsWhy it matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters...
Apr 12 2021
California Tax Bill Takes Aim at Recreational Shooters and Hunters
Contact: Keely Hopkins, Pacific States Assistant ManagerHighlightsWhy it matters: California’s law-abiding hunters and shooters...
Oct 13 2020
California Governor Newsom Issues 30x30 Executive Order
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn October 7, California Governor Gavin Newsom released a...
Sep 08 2020
African Species Importation Ban Bill Fails in California Legislature
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorAs the California legislative session ended at midnight on...
Aug 24 2020
AB 3030 Shelved for 2020 in California
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorThe sportsmen’s community is celebrating last week’s decision by...
Jun 22 2020
CSF Western States Coordinator, Aoibheann Cline, featured on Fish with JD TV
On June 17, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s Western States Coordinator Aoibheann Cline was featured on...
Jun 08 2020
California: Bad 30x30 Bill Will Lead to More Hunting and Fishing Closures
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorThe California legislature is considering a bill to protect...
May 26 2020
California: CDFW Authorizes Online Hunter Education Courses
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorThere has never been a better time to get...
Apr 27 2020
California: Ammunition Background Check Invalidated in Court
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn April 23, a federal court in California put...
Apr 20 2020
California: Conservation Partners Weigh-in on Fish and Game Commissions Strategic Plan Update
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On April 13, California’s conservation community stepped up to...
Mar 16 2020
California: Striped Bass Policy Adoption
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator On February 21, the California Fish and Game Commission...
Jan 13 2020
California: Salvaging Game Meat from Road Kill Still Illegal in California
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorThe Wildlife Traffic Safety Act (SB 395) passed out...
Dec 23 2019
California: Action on the Delta Fisheries Management Policy and Striped Bass Policy Postponed Until February
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn December 11, proposed updates to California’s Delta Fisheries...
Oct 15 2019
California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Legislative Staff Fishing Trip
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn October 2, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted...
Sep 09 2019
California: Bobcat Hunting Ban Looming
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorAB 1254 would ban bobcat hunting in California until...
Aug 26 2019
California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts 13th Annual End of Session Reception
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn August 20, the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus...
Aug 19 2019
Attention Anglers: Striped Bass Policy Discussion Moved to December
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn August 7, the California Fish and Game Commission...
Aug 05 2019
Attention Anglers: Take Action to Save Striped Bass Fishing in the California Delta
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn Wednesday, August 7, the California Fish and Game...
Jul 15 2019
California Caucus Leaders Advocate for Sporting Community Input in Outdoor Recreation Management
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorDuring a recent committee hearing on legislation to establish...
Jul 01 2019
California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Draws Youth to Annual Trap Shoot
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn June 25, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted...
Jun 24 2019
California: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Hosts 6th Annual Wine, Wings & Wildlife
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorOn June 20 – 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Jun 10 2019
California: Legislature Declares State-wide Fishing and Boating Week
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorThe California Legislature officially proclaimed June 1-9, 2019 as...
May 28 2019
California Establishes New Caucus Leadership
Contact Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorCalifornia has selected four new Co-Chairs to lead the...
May 20 2019
California: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Takes Action on Sportsmen’s Issues
Contact Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorThe Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) took action on eight...
Apr 15 2019
California: CSF Joins Wildlife Conservation Partners to Weigh-in on Legislation Impacting Sportsmen and Women
By Aoibheann Cline, Western States CoordinatorThe Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has joined forces with...
Oct 15 2018
California: CSF Comments on Fish and Game Commission Strategic Planning Process
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn September 24, the California Fish and Game...
Oct 04 2018
California: Governor Brown Vetoes African Trophy Ban
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn September 30, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed...
Sep 06 2018
Bill To Eliminate Drift Gill Nets in California Advances in Senate
On September 5, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation favorably reported S....
Aug 10 2018
California: CSF Opposes African Trophy Ban Bill
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn August 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Jun 01 2018
California: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Supports Bills to Reduce Bycatch
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn May 21, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
May 25 2018
California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Trap & Skeet Event
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn May 22, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus...
Apr 27 2018
California: Lead Tackle Ban to be Amended
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn April 24, the California Assembly Committee on...
Apr 06 2018
California: CSF Opposes State Lead Fishing Tackle Ban
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn April 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Mar 08 2018
California: Lead Fishing Tackle Ban Introduced
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States CoordinatorOn February 16, California Assembly Member Bill Quirk...
Feb 08 2018
California: Additional Funding Explored for Department of Fish and Wildlife
In recent years, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has grappled with...
Nov 09 2017
California: Hunting and Conservation Coalition Holds Fall Meeting
On November 2, the California Hunting and Conservation Coalition held its quarterly meeting in...
Sep 07 2017
California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Trap & Skeet Shoot
On August 30, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted its annual trap & skeet...
Jun 29 2017
California: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Hosts Annual Wine, Wings & Wildlife Event
On June 22, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the 4th annual Wine, Wings...
Apr 27 2017
California: CSF Comments on 365-Day Fishing License Bill
On April 24, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments in support of California...
Mar 09 2017
California: Recreational Fishing Bills Move Through Legislature
Several legislative proposals aimed at improving access for California’s recreational anglers are currently under...
Feb 23 2017
California, Hawaii Consider Firearm Suppressor Bills
Bills recently introduced in California and Hawaii would legalize the use of firearm suppressors...
Jan 12 2017
California: Water Bill Receives Mixed Reaction from Sportsmen’s Community
In the final weeks of 2016, President Obama signed into law the “Water Infrastructure...
Aug 25 2016
California: Anti-Sportfishing Proposal Withdrawn From Commission
On August 23, petitioners proposing to eradicate smallmouth, largemouth, and striped bass from the...
Aug 11 2016
California: Commission to Consider Anti-Sportfishing Measure
At their August 24-25 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) will consider...
Jul 28 2016
California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus Holds Inaugural Offshore Fishing Trip
On July 14, sportsmen’s groups, industry leaders, and representatives of the California Legislative Outdoor...
Jul 14 2016
California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus to Host Capitol Hunter Education Course
On Friday, August 5, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus will offer a Hunter Education...
Jun 30 2016
California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Trap and Skeet Shoot
On June 22, California legislators, including members of the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus,...
Jun 30 2016
California Sportsmen’s Community Gathers at Annual Wine, Wings & Wildlife Regional Event
On June 23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Sonoma, California for the...
May 19 2016
California: Sportsman Appointed to California Fish and Game Commission
Following the request of several federal and state sportsmen-legislators, Governor Jerry Brown recently appointed...
May 19 2016
California: Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Annual Reception
On April 26, members of the bipartisan California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus joined with...
Apr 21 2016
California: Legislators Weigh-In On Fish and Game Commission Vacancies
On April 18, 11 members from the California Congressional Delegation, including seven bipartisan members...
Dec 03 2015
CSF Joins Angling Partners in Opposing California Fishing Tackle Restrictions Proposal
Earlier this week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined the American Sportfishing Association (ASA)...
Jul 09 2015
CSF Joins Angling Groups to Oppose California Fishing Tackle Restrictions
Recently, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the Coastside...
Jul 09 2015
California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Hosts Trap Shoot
On June 17, the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus hosted a trap shoot to celebrate...
Jul 01 2015
CSF Hosts 2nd Annual “California Wine, Wings & Wildlife” Event in Sonoma
On June 29, in the heart of California’s wine country, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Apr 30 2015
California Caucus Hosts Reception in Sacramento
On April 29, Members of the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus joined a strong contingent...
Apr 16 2015
California Caucus Brings Hunter Ed to the Capitol
On March 27, California Outdoor Sporting Caucus Co-Chairs Senators Jean Fuller and Cathleen Galgiani...
Oct 02 2014
California Youth Hunting License Bill Signed Into Law
On September 19, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law California AB 1709, a...
Sep 04 2014
Ammo Registration Bill Dies in California Assembly
On Friday, August 29, in a win for sportsmen and women, the California Assembly...
Aug 21 2014
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Anti-Sportsman Legislation Awaiting Vote in California
In June, the California Assembly's Public Safety Committee voted to pass SB 53, anti-sportsman...
Aug 14 2014
Anti-Sportsman Legislation Awaiting Vote in California
In June, the California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee voted to pass SB 53, anti-sportsman...
Jul 10 2014
2014 California State Caucus Trap Shoot Gathers Large Crowd
On June 25, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Western States Manager Andy Treharne attended the...
Jun 05 2014
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Celebrates California Sportsmen’s Heritage
Against the backdrop of Sonoma Valley, California, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the...
Apr 03 2014
California: Houndsmen Look to Restore Hunting Rights
In September of 2012, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1221, legislation outlawing the...
Oct 17 2013
California Bans Lead Bullets - Some Gun Bills Signed, Others Vetoed
Last Friday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 711, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony...
Sep 18 2013
California Legislature Passes Lead Ban, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Last week, the California Legislature voted to pass A 711, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman...
Sep 05 2013
California: Lead Ammunition Ban Advances
On Friday, August 30, the California Senate Appropriations Committee voted 5-2 to pass legislation...
May 29 2013
California: Assembly Passes Lead Ban
Last week, the California Assembly voted to pass A 711, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman...
Sep 17 2012
California Anti-Sportsmen Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk
On August 27th, the California Senate voted to pass SB 1221, legislation that would...
Latest policy updates
Opportunities to expand angling access throughout the country have become increasingly limited...
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
In recent years, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use has increased rapidly across...
Concerned about the uncertainty that 30x30 policies may pose for hunting and...
One important tool for protecting fish and wildlife habitat is a state-level...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
This term is used to describe a variety of conservation and management...
Funding mechanisms for search and rescue (SAR) operations vary by state, but...
The first residential hunting licenses were introduced in 1895 and were considered...
In most states, fish and wildlife agencies are the entities best equipped...
Established with the dedicated purpose of protecting and conserving wildlife, game commissions...
Certain states have sought to restrict the importation of legally harvested game...
A number of states restrict the ability of archers to carry a...
Knife industry and advocacy groups have successfully worked with the U.S. Congress...
The use of lead ammunition and lead tackle in hunting and angling...
Microstamping technology was developed with the goal of easier ballistics identification and...
Predator hunting and hunting tournaments, often referred to as “contests,” are time-honored...
More than half of the states in this nation do not protect...
Coming soon Introduction The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA)...
Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
A standard capacity magazine generally means any detachable ammunition feeding device that...
In an attempt to encourage novice hunter participation, many states now offer...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Opportunities exist across the country to enrich the lives of terminally ill...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
California: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
California: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - California
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - California
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — California
More California residents hunt and fish each year than attend the Sacramento Kings, San...
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