California Population and Management Archive - California Page
View the archive by scrolling through the window below or Load the Archive Document. Historic deer hunt data is below the Archive window on the left column with links to sources. A list of all articles in the Archive is below the Archive window.
Estimated Annual Deer Kill (also below, reported kill, with links to data sources)
1998: 34,759
1999: 33,874
2000: 40,632
2001: 34,417
2002: 33,311
2003: 29,317
2004: 37,746
2005: 29,566
2006: 28,581
2007: 33,367
2008: 29,612
2009: 27,900
2010: 26,425
2011: 28,927
2012: 32,954
2013: 31,076
2014: 37,951
2015: 38,199
2016: 32,514
2017: 28,593
2018: 28,682
2019: 28,043
2020: 25,986
2021: 31,986
Reported Annual Deer Hunt and links to historic data
1911: 6,200
1912: 7,800
1913: 8,100
1914: 9,000
1915: 8,100
1916: 8,117
1917: Closed to 1927 to preserve herd
1927: 19,292
1928: 21,163
1929: 21,148
1930: 24,067
1931: 25,693
1932: 18,509
1933: 17,671
1934: 20,696
1935: 22,032
1936: 24,954
1937: 32,113
1938: 35,035
1939: 43,225
1940: 46,367
1941: 43,655
1942: 26,526
1943: 25,570
1944: 36,182
1945: 37,775
1946: 48,645
1947: 47,416
1948: 47,718
1949: 52,502
1950: 48,129
1951: 66,505
1952: 50,882
1953: 58,936
1954: 76,273
1955: 78,643
1956:102,636
1957: 68,262
1958: 62,251
1959: 75,460
1960: 82,182
1961: 72,540
1962: 59,813
1963: 60,167
1964: 71,126
1965: 66,627
1966: 75,954
1967: 46,006
1968: 54,468
1969: 51,290
1970: 40,115
1971: 41,218
1972: 38,569
1973: 31,300
1974: 23,810
1975: 26,679
1976: 29,875
1977: 37,062
1978: 31,516
1979: 36,321
1980: 32,899
1981: 42,586
1982: 31,963
1983: 26,524
1984: 32,659
1985: 32,798
1986: 31,067
1987: 26,580
1988: 25,986
1989: 28,399
1990: 26,454
1991: 25,853
1992: 29,192
1993: 23,406
1994: 23,773
1995: 17,230
1996: 23,658
1997: 20,937
1998: 18,755
1999: 18,639
2000: 22,508
2001: 18,900
2002: 18,315
2003: 16,288
2004: 20,925
2005: 16,430
2006: 16,240
2007: 18,978
2008: 16,941
2009: 16,088
2010: 14,817
2011: 10,892
2012: 12,526
2013: 14,733
2014: 14,243
2015: 19,639 *
2016: 27,608 *
2017: 21,749 *
2018: 22,029*
2019: 21,333*
2020: 19,568*
2021: 23,521*
* Mandatory harvest reporting in 2015 increased the reporting rate.
Recently, California also provides an estimated harvest.
Since 2010 generally the number of deer killed for Private Land Management (PLM) are not included in totals.
The California Deer Decline, 1950s to 1976
A list of articles in the Archive. Alphabetical Order by Year.
2021
Another gray wolf has made its way to Northern California May 9, 2021
If You Care, Leave Them There: CDFW Urges Public to Leave Deer Fawns Alone April 12, 2021 California
2020
California Wildlife Officials to Study Protections For Mountain Lions April 16, 2020 California
California “Deer Factory” on the decline January 15, 2020
Convicted Poacher Fined $17,500 For Unlawful Take of Deer Over Bait March 2, 2020 California
Elk in Tehachapi: a big cow herd at rest December 14, 2020 California
2019
Best Point Reyes plan should find balance September 7, 2019 California
Connectivity of mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) populations in southern California: A genetic survey of a mobile ungulate in a highly fragmented urban landscape D Fraser, KE Ironside, RK Wayne, EE Boydston - Landscape Ecology, 2019
Conservation Board Funds State Environmental Projects March 13, 2019 California
DNA fingerprinting of Southern Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus fuliginatus) in North San Diego County, California (2018-19) A Mitelberg, JG Smith, AG Vandergast - 2019
Estimating Deer Populations Using Camera Traps and Natural Marks LT Macaulay, R Sollmann, RH Barrett - The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2019 California
Gray wolf OR-54's return to Nevada County part of 'dispersal' activity February 20, 2019 California
How a Santa Cruz toxicologist helped push through a ban on lead ammunition in California September 28, 2019
Hunters secure $369K to restore critical wintering habitat for mule deer, blacktail deer February 13, 2019 California
Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Fundraising Hunting Tags September 23, 2019 California
Ranchers prepare for wolves in Siskiyou County October 24, 2019 California
Three wolf pups were born in the Central Valley this spring August 7, 2019 California
Why some deer have blue tags on their ears November 15, 2019 California
Wildfire Scars, Wilderness Areas Hold Promise as California’s General Deer Season Opens Sept. 21 Across Much of the State September 16, 2019
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects May 22, 2019 California
Zone A deer season opens Saturday August 7, 2019 California
2018
California Deer Association volunteers assist with tree planting effort May 4, 2018
California Deer Forecast 2018 August 16, 2018
California's elk need protection. The state needs to try harder to bring them back April 10, 2018
California's forests are choking June 21, 2018
Catalina battling deer population explosion June 30, 2018 California
CDFW to Hold Public Meetings on Elk and Bighorn Sheep Environmental Documents November 14, 2018 California
CDFW updates Siskiyou supervisors on deer, elk plans April 24, 2016 California
CDFW updates Siskiyou supervisors on deer, elk plans April 24, 2016 California
CDFW’s SHARE Program Offering 31 Additional Elk Hunts June 18, 2018 California
Climate change stokes fiery future for California September 17, 2018
East Tehama Deer Herd, Northern California Regional Land Trust April 23
Elk Captures to be Conducted in Northern California January 30, 2018
Famous mountain lion cub that survived North Bay fires killed with Fish and Wildlife permit August 1, 2018 California, SFGate
Fire and agroforestry revive California indigenous groups' traditions October 11, 2018
General Deer Seasons Set to Open; Hunters Advised to Check Wildfire-Related Closures September 10, 2018 California
General Deer Seasons Set to Open; Hunters Advised to Check Wildfire-Related Closures September 10, 2018 California
Hopland Research and Extension Center studying wildlife habits post-fire October 19, 2018 California
LA County planners recommend approval of Tejon Ranch development August 29, 2018 California
Mendocino County Blacktail Association helps improve deer conditions in Northern California December 27, 2018 California
The West Coast and California in the 1700s October 28, 2018
Tule elk are eating too much grass in Pt. Reyes. Should they be shot so dairy cows can graze? October 19, 2018 California
2017
Bull Elk seeks shade on warm autumn day October 26, 2017 California,
CA Mule Deer Tag Reduction - severe die off April 25, 2017 California
California Elk Plan Draft Now Available for Public Comment November 21, 2017
California fires drive horses, dogs, even llamas to safety October 13, 2017
California’s General Deer Season Opens Sept. 16 Across Much of the State September 11, 2017
California’s Newly Enhanced Trophy Hunting Laws October 13, 2017
CDFW Confirms Presence of Wolf Pack in Lassen County, Collars Adult Wolf July 5, 2017 California
CDFW Confirms Presence of Wolf Pack in Lassen County, Collars Adult Wolf July 5, 2017 California,
CDFW Plans Elk Capture in Siskiyou and Modoc Counties May 23, 2017 California
Controlled Vegetation Burn In Monterey County Tuesday November 7, 2017 California
Deer tags must be returned to DFW by end of January January 22, 2017 California
Dogs with GPS collars wouldn't be fair hunting December 4, 2017 California
Drought, development, and encroachment could be responsible for dwindling deer population October 31, 2017 California
Massive Poached Sacramento County Deer Leads to Trophy Penalty Enhancement December 23, 2017 California
Mountain Lion Attacks, Permits To Kill Lions Both Up In California April 7, 2017
Mule Deer On California Public Land September 12, 2017
SHARE Program Offers Elk Hunts, Including New Properties June 16, 2017 California
SHARE Program Offers Elk Hunts, Including New Properties June 16, 2017 California
SLO County's wild deer population disappearing right before our eyes May 19, 2017 California
State's wolf expert says population likely to grow July 13, 2017 California
The elk are coming! The elk are coming! December 17, 2017 California
Wet winter improves habitat for western Sierra deer September 22, 2017 California
2016
Another suspected wolf spotted in California, this time Lassen County June 23, 2016
Big Game Grants Program Awards $1.1 Million for Wildlife July 8, 2016 California
California Deer Tag Numbers May Drop By 70,000 January 27, 2016 Calironia
California Deer Tag Numbers May Drop By 70,000 January 27, 2016 Calironia
California Leads Western States in Habitat Loss April 20, 2016 KCET
California, federal agencies partner on plan to boost prescribed burning February 2, 2015
CDFW Reminds Hunters of Mandatory Deer Tag Reporting Requirement August 30, 2016 California
CDFW Reminds Hunters of Mandatory Deer Tag Reporting Requirement August 30, 2016 California
CDFW Seeks Assistance From Private Land Owners for Tule Elk Study October 14, 2016 California
CDFW Seeks Assistance From Private Land Owners for Tule Elk Study October 14, 2016 California
CDFW Using Helicopters to Survey Wildlife in Modoc, Lassen Counties January 26, 2016 California
County's deer population barely hanging on August 10, 2016 California
Deer numbers lowest at check station in over 60 years September 23, 2016 California
General Deer Seasons to Open in California on Sept. 17 September 12, 2016
General Deer Seasons to Open in California on Sept. 17 September 12, 2016
Lawsuit filed over Mendocino County pot regulations June 12, 2016 California,
Looks like a good year for new deer May 30, 2016 California
Many of California's Mountain Lions Are Eating Our Pets February 21, 2016
Obama Protects 1.8 million Acres of California Desert February 12, 2016
Point Reyes Elk Test Positive for Disease February 28, 2016 California
Public Management Decisions Related to the Decline of California Deer Populations: A Comparative Management Approach (2016) Environment and Ecology Research
Public weighs in on the wolf January 21, 2016 California
Tejon Ranch to offer public access -- for $2500 per family July 5, 2016 California,
The Deception Of Wildlife Management September 7, 2016 California
Two CDFW Cold Case Poaching Investigations Gain New Interest with the Offer of Substantial Rewards August 24, 2016 California,
Two Gray Wolves Confirmed Present in Lassen County November 2, 2016 California
Why is the DFW still failing to manage our deer herds correctly? June 6, 2016 California
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects February 24, 2016 California,
Wolf plan can't be substitute for common sense December 18, 2016 California
2015
2015 Big Game Digest Now Available Online March 30, 2015 California
2015 California Deer Forecast October 21, 2015
2015 General Deer Seasons Set to Open in California September 6, 2015 California,
A Brief History of Tule Elk on the Point Reyes Peninsula March 19, 2015 California
Bambi vs. the mountain lion article from 1967 October 2, 2015
Bill would create two new national monuments February 10, 2015 California
California Deer Forecast for 2015 September 3, 2015
California Deer Hunting Tips During Drought June 10, 2015
California drought may exacerbate wildlife-human encounters August 22, 2015
California Hunter's Opinions on Deer Hunting, Season Structure, Hunting Regulations, and Deer Management February
California wildfires 2015 – How do animals and their ecosystem survive the fires? August 4, 2015 California
California: Two Pro-Gun Bills Scheduled to be Heard on Tuesday, June 9 June 8
California’s State Wildlife Action Plan 2015 Available for Public Review May 18, 2015 California
CDFW Completes Deer Capture Project in Truckee Area July 27, 2015 California
CDFW Launches Online Form for Citizens to Report Incidents of Wildlife Mortality March 24, 2015 California
CDFW Opens Chimineas Unit of Carrizo Plain Ecological Reserve for Apprentice Deer Hunters July 21, 2015 California
CDFW Reminds the Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone March 27, 2015 California,
CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans November 16, 2015 California,
CDFW to Hold Public Meetings on State Wildlife Action Plan Update May 7, 2015 Calironia
Comparison of trace mineral concentrations in tail hair, body hair, blood, and liver of mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) in California A Roug, PK Swift, G Gerstenberg, LW Woods… - Journal of Veterinary …, 2015
Competition Between Carnivores: Untangling the Relationship Between Pumas, Black Bears, and Deer December 31, 2015 California
Connect the Corridors May 3, 2015 California,
Decline of California Deer, Big changes for Hunter Education in California May 2, 2015,
Deer and foxes and opossums – oh my! July 7, 2015 California
Deer become more aggressive during birthing season June 5, 2015 California
Deer chow, increasing license fees, hunting by javelin February 7, 2015 California
Deer herd numbers not what they once were August 5, 2015 California
Deer hunter numbers down at 108 check point September 24, 2015 California
Deer Management Plan March, 2015 CDFW, California
Deer season opener for rifle hunters on tap October 1, 2015 California,
Density dependence in ungulates: a review of causes, and concepts with some clarifications RT Bower, VC Bleich, KM Stewart
Even in 1542, Southern California's air quality was in question August 22, 2015
Fog ferries mercury from the ocean to land animals December 18, 2015 California
General Deer Seasons Set to Open in California September 2, 2015
General Deer Seasons Set to Open in California September 2, 2015
Gray Wolves California: Wolves Are Back In California After Nearly 100 Years, What Brought Them Back? August 21, 2015
Groups work to preserve habitat in Lakeside October 13, 2015 California
Harvest Reporting Now Mandatory May 14, 2015 California
Home is a safe haven for female deer January 29, 2015 California,
In the Wake of the Rim Fire, What Comes Next? A Story of Recovery, Restoration and Reforestation April 13, 2015 California
It’s time to improve our deer herds and increase opportunity October 25, 2015 California,
Lead restrictions begin for CA hunters April 1, 2015 California
Mild winter gives deer herds a bounce September 21, 2015 California
More than 10,000 acres in Sierra Nevada protected in deal that aims to boost water supply, reduce fires August 17, 2015 California
Mountain lion kitten spotted near Los Angeles fuels conservation hopes December 19, 2015 California
Network of North Coast wildlife cameras aiding science and conservation January 31, 2015 California
Non-Native Deer Management Plan, Point Reyes California
Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Fundraising Hunting Tags August 31, 2015 California
Rangers keeping eyes peeled for antler poachers in West Marin February 20, 2015 California,
Reasons why wolves not in California varied May 15, 2015 California
San Bernardino Mountains fire creating wonderful deer habitat June 27, 2015 California
San Bernardino Mountains fire creating wonderful deer habitat June 27, 2015 California
SHARE Program Offers Big Game and Upland Game Hunts in Santa Barbara County July 15, 2015 California
SHARE Program Offers Elk Hunts in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino and Siskiyou Counties July 1, 2015 California,
Siskiyou, state clash over deer plan October 5, 2015 California,
Stanislaus National Forest, CA; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Rim Fire Reforestation February 27, 2015 California
The return of wolves to California is endangered by new plan December 20, 2015
Unlikely allies are joining the quest to save the imperiled sage grouse September 21, 2015 California
Walk on the wild side: the multimillion-dollar freeway crossing aiming to give California's cougars the space they need July 16, 2015
What Wildlife Need To Thrive September 23, 2015 California,
Where to Chase Columbia Blacktail Bucks June 5, 2015 California
Wildlife Officials Puzzled Why Deer Are Dropping Dead Around Lodi Lake August 7, 2015 California
Wolf’s Return to California Stirs Debate September 20, 2015 California
Wolf’s Return to California Stirs Debate September 20, 2015 California
Wolf’s Return to California Stirs Debate September 20, 2015 California
Zone A deer season opens Saturday August 14, 2015 California
2014
11th Year of Free Big Game Hunts for Juniors Hunters August 20, 2014 California,
1964 Hunting Summary December 16, 2014 California
Amador County Man Sentenced for Poaching December 18, 2014 California
California Agritourism Operations Deal With Lack of Water October 19, 2014
California Deer Harvest Statistics for 2013 March, 2014
California Deer Population Decline August 23, 2014
California Deer Winter, 2014,
California Drought Greatly Affecting Wildlife May 15, 2014
California drought may devastate wildlife populations May 5, 2014
California joins other states in embracing the rodent December 20, 2014 California
California premier zone application deadline June 2 May 19, 2014
California Zone A deer season opens Saturday August 5, 2014
California's Deer Management Has Resulted in a Highly Skewed Population Demographic That May Be Contributing to the Long Term Decline of the Species February 14, 2014
California's drought is the worst in 1,200 years, evidence suggests December 6, 2014
CDFW and Siskiyou County Landowners Collaborate on Black-Tailed Deer Capture April 16, 2014 California
CDFW and USFWS Successfully Relocate Tule Elk from San Luis National Wildlife Refuge April 1, 2014 California
CDFW Opens Chimineas Unit of Carrizo Plain Ecological Reserve for Apprentice Deer Hunters July 23, 2014 California
CDFW Plans Deer Hunter Opinion Survey December 3, 2014 California
CDFW to Hold Public Outreach Meeting Regarding Type A and B Wildlife Areas September 9, 2014 California
CDFW To Hold Public Workshop on Lead Bullet Ban Implementation June 30, 2014 California
CDFW’s SHARE Program Offers Fall Hunting Opportunities July 18, 2014 California
Climatic and density influences on recruitment in an irruptive population of Roosevelt elk HD Starns, MA Ricca, A Duarte, FW Weckerly - Journal of Mammalogy, 2014
Contra Costa County gets a big chunk of new parkland February 17, 2014 California
Deer Diary, California Deer History June 18, 2014 California
Deer draw sportsmen to La Cañada area November 7, 2014 California
Deer populations continue decline November 3, 2014 California
Deer Tag Quota for the D6 Zone Has Been Filled July 16, 2014 California
Drought affects wildlife on first day of spring March 21, 2014 California
Drought affects wildlife on first day of spring March 21, 2014 California
Drought spells lean times for Santa Cruz County wildlife February 16, 2014 California
Drought threatens California wildlife February 18, 2014 California
Effect of California Drought on Wildlife January 22, 2014 Record-Bee.com
Estimating sex‐specific abundance in fawning areas of a high‐density Columbian black‐tailed deer population using fecal DNA ZT Lounsberry, TD Forrester, MT Olegario, JL Brazeal… - The Journal of Wildlife …, 2014, California
Extreme drought conditions in the state are beginning to affect the Central Coast's signature oak trees June 9, 2015 Calironia
Fish and Game Commission Adopts 2014 Big-Game Tag Quotas April 18, 2014 California
G&F Deer Forecast October, 2014
Home is a safe haven for female deer January 29, 2015 California
Inyo County man arrested, charged with poaching deer December 5, 2014 California
Klamath, Siskiyou natural resources issues on tap for April meetings April 1, 2014 California
Klamath, Siskiyou natural resources issues on tap for April meetings April 1, 2014 California
Life‐history characteristics of mule deer: Effects of nutrition in a variable environment KL Monteith, VC Bleich, TR Stephenson, BM Pierce… - Wildlife Monographs, 2014
Nonnative mule deer now in Catalina Island Conservancy's cross-hairs June 6, 2014 California
Nonprofit Groups Can Raise Funds With California Hunting Tags August 29, 2014 California
Overcoming cohort effects in a mediterranean ecosystem: The role of density and precipitation on southern mule deer body mass DM Wolcott, J Asmus, FW Weckerly - The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2014
Plumas National Forest - Game refuge burn continuing today January 24, 2014 California
Preparing For The Return of Gray Wolves To California October 22, 2014
Protecting Native Habitat and Species Through Deer Population Management June 17, 2014 California
Pumas can't order in, so they eat out May 11, 2014 California
Reduction in the number of deer tags recommended April 9, 2014 California
SLO County wildlife is weathering the drought February 17, 2014 California
Sportsmen seek wildlife census of deer, lions, bears December 22, 2014 California
State's drought having pronounced effect on wildlife December 28, 2014 California
Studies planned to monitor Siskiyou deer herds April 4, 2014 California
The Wolf At The Door: California Wrestles With A Predator’s Return June 16, 2014
Thoughts on California's Wolf Listing June 6, 2014 California
Why no deer hunting during rut in California? January 14, 2014
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects May 22, 2014 California
2013
2011 Deer Harvest Statistics
2012 California Deer Harvest Numbers Are Available! April 12, 2013
2012 California Deer Harvest Statistics
2014-15 California Hunting Tags Now Available to Nonprofit Groups September 25, 2013 California
5 men arrested in deer poaching near Merced River March 13, 2013 California
A review of the population dynamics of mule deer and black‐tailed deer Odocoileus hemionus in North America TD Forrester, HU Wittmer - Mammal Review, 2013
Archery Hunting from Boats September 5, 2013 California
Butte County Fish and Game Commission meeting discusses deer, bears and more April 26, 2013 California
Calif. may be first state to ban hunters from using lead ammo July 18, 2013 California
California deer face more challenges than ever September 21, 2013 California
California Fish and Game Commission Meets to Consider Deer and Other Hunting Regulations February 26, 2013 CDFW
California’s Rim Fire is good for the ecosystem September 1, 2013
CDFW Law Enforcement Active at Eastern Sierra Deer Opener October 1 2013 California
CDFW Opens Up Fall Deer Hunts in Merced and Siskiyou Counties June 26, 2013 California
CDFW to Hold Public Meetings on the Update to the State Wildlife Action Plan September, 2013 California
Changes to Mountain Lion Policy Yielding Positive Results August 7, 2013 California
Commission Adopts Big Game Hunting Season and 2013 Big Game Hunting Digest Now Available at Vendor and Online April 29, 2013 California
Dead deer on the roads a reason for concern October 15, 2013 California
Decline of Deer Population in Altadena November 13, 2013 California
Deer die off puzzles wildlife officials March 12, 2013 California
Deer in Decline in Siskiyou County, Public Input Not Accepted March 18, 2013 California
Fawns are food for predators in 2013 April 14, 2013 California
Fish and Wildlife Release 2012 Harvest Results with Percentages, But No Totals March 27, 2013 California
Forest Service plans deer habitat improvement burn February 14, 2013 California
G&F Forecast: California Deer Season a Special Two-Part Preview for 2013 October, 2013
Humboldt Botanical Garden, The Great Deer Roundup October 31, 2013 California
Hunting Licenses, Big Game Drawing Applications Now Available May 22, 2013 California
Lake Sonoma turns to bow hunters to manage deer population September 13, 2013 California
Mammals can Decide the Gender of Their Offspring: Study July 14, 2013 California
Millions for wildlife preservation spent elsewhere, officials say March 7, 2013 California
Monitored deer are surviving devastation of Rim fire August 29, 2013 California
Monitored deer are surviving devastation of Rim fire August 29, 2013 California
Participate in Formulating California's Wildlife Action Plan December, 2013 CDFW
Petition: California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife - Don't Allow Deer Massacre After Wildfire December, 2013
Rim Fire Impacts Deer Hunting in Stanislaus National Forest September 13, 2013 California
Scientist Chris Wilmers seeks to help cougars survive August 16, 2013 California
Stanislaus Forest may close to deer hunters September 20, 2013 California
State calls off the dogs for bear hunting January 1, 2012 California
Two Lassen County men found guilty of poaching deer March 20, 2013 Calironia
Two Lassen County men found guilty of poaching deer March 20, 2013 Calironia
Valley deer ranch finds its niche November 28, 2013 California
Wardens Go Undercover to Crack Down on Trophy Animal Sales April 16, 2013 California
Wildlife-Friendly Range Fence 2013 California
2012
A gray wolf returns to the Golden State January 9, 2012 California
As habitat disappears, so does California's deer population April 14, 2012 McClatchydc.com
Black Oak Restoration in Multiple Use Management Projects: A Case Study in California G Hurtado - 2012
California Black-tailed Deer, where are they? September 15, 2012
California Deer Are Disappearing, But Where To? - April 9, 2012
California Deer Declines and Why Habitat Matters April 13, 2012
California Deer Population Decline Blamed on Loss of Habitat May 8, 2012
California deer population declines as habitat disappears April 8, 2012
California Deer Season 2012: Hunting Forecast August 13, 2012
California Hunting Tag Auction Offers Nonprofits Chance To Help Wildlife and Raise Funds September 12, 2012
California's Strategic Vision for Fish and Wildlife Leads to New Initiatives and New Name November 15, 2012
Caught on tape: The nightlife of animals at Stanford's Jasper Ridge preserve June 1, 2012 California
Conifers overtaking oak woodlands habitat; Humboldt ranchers now eligible for conservation program March 19, 2012 California
County deer study completed May 16, 2012 California
Cuyamaca, West side trail has its own story to tell, still recovering from 2003 fire December 15, 2012 California
Deer at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve - October 12, 2012
Deer Numbers, After Labor Day, a different outdoor world September 5, 2012 California
Deer poaching reported in Anderson River Park July 23, 2012 California
Department Name Change Effective Tomorrow December 31, 2012 California
DFG Expands Online Services to Include Harvest Reporting September 14, 2012 California
DFG reminds the public to leave young wildlife alone April 16, 2012 California
Fair Game? On Lions, Hunters and Wildlife Policy April 4, 2012 California
Fallow deer still a memorable sight on Ridgewood Grade January 11, 2012, California
Firearms safety stressed as deer hunt underway in Placer County, deer numbers September 28, 2012 California
Fort Ord in CA gets national monument designation April 20, 2012 California
Glendale, Deer was killed by mountain lions in Glendale December 13, 2012 California
Hunters and wildlife both win, lottery January 25, 2012 California
Mendocino Deer Research Facility, Rooms with views: [Shippey Research and Teaching Center] May 4, 2012
Mendocino National Forest study considers factors in deer decline January 30. 2012 California
Mount Lincoln,
Mount Lincoln,
Mountain lion kills deer near Chico's Five-Mile Recreation Area September 26, 2012 California
Mountain lions to blame for thinning deer herds April 24, 2012 California, Modesto Bee
Nevada's mountain lions migrating to California October 8, 2012
New service allows online filing for California hunting, fishing harvest reports September 17, 2012
Outlook only so-so as deer season opens August 7, 2012 California
Poachers can do more harm than wolves February 29, 2012 California
Population estimate, California deer season now open September 26, 2012
Population Estimate, California deer season now open September 26, 2012
Population Estimate, California’s General Deer Season Set to Open September 5, 2012 California, CDFG
Recent rains give wildlife chance this spring March 18, 2012 California
Sierra conservation groups complete $8M deal to protect Webber Lake, Lacey Meadows November 15, 2012 California
Stockton men convicted, sentenced for deer poaching February 28, 2012 California
Surge in Calif. oak deaths worries scientists October 10, 2012 California
The Man Who Made California Safe for Mountain Lions May 30, 2012 California
Two Menlo Park Men Arrested for Spotlighting Deer September 21, 2012 California
US reneging on land deal for wildlife corridor April 2, 2012 California
Wardens arrest four in Lassen and Plumas counties poaching investigation October 26, 2012 California
Where have all the deer gone? July 1, 2012 California
Where the Deer and the Anthropoids* Play September 6, 2012 California
Wildfires and wildlife: How and why animals survived the Wye Fire August 22, 2012 California
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects August 31, 2012 California
Wildlife habitat patterns changing November 17, 2012 California
Wildlife habitat patterns changing November 17, 2012 California
Wolf expert to speak in Yreka [Wolf Population Model] May 1, 2012 California
Yuba County says no to doe hunts January 17, 2012 California
2011
Big Game Draw applications show increase July 19, 2011 California
Big game fund-raising opportunities expected to generate over $300,000 for wildlife conserevation December 7, 2011 California
Big Government Wildlife Meddling September 13, 2011 California
Blacktail association hosts historic summit (decline in deer population in area that could support 55 per square kilomenter) March 14, 2011 California
CAL FIRE Preps For Monterey Co. Burn November 2, 2011 California
California Wardens Break Up Deer Poaching Ring June 24, 2011
Canyon Springs development: Traffic congestion, wildlife, environment among concerns July 13, 2011 California
Channel Islands: Clan leaves Vail & Vickers ranch December 2, 2011 California
Chesbro bills move forward after winning approval from the Assembly Lake County News June 26, 2011 California
Closures on Santa Rosa Island announced for final deer and elk hunts August 17, 2011 California,
Despite high-profile mountain lion incidents, encounters with people are down April 5, 2011 California
DFG biologist says San Diego deer herd healthy, stable October 22, 2011 California
DFG lambasted over move to eliminate game refuges May 4, 2011 California
Duplicate Deer Tag Report Cards Inadvertently Mailed to Hunters August 15, 2011 CDFG
Grand, new addition to national park system: Coastal ranch north of Half Moon Bay December 13, 2011
Humane Society and California Fish and Game continue war on poaching November 5, 2011
Land deal preserves critical deer habitat September 3, 2011, California
Lone wolf crosses into California December 29, 2011
Luring mountain lions to learn to live amongst them June 2, 2011 California
Might it be time to consider a mountain lion hunting season? April 8, 2011 California
National Park Service to eliminate deer, elk on Channel Island October 12, 2011 California
Next steps for Siskiyou deer plan April 8, 2011 California
On mountain lion patrol in the California wilds April 20, 2011
Opposition mounts against California refuge closure May 13, 2011
Poaching Problem? February 5, 2011 California
Sacramento River: The best and worst outdoors stories of the year December 30, 2011 California
Santa Rosa Island: End of an era on Santa Rosa Island November 13, 2011 California
Siskiyou supervisors want input on deer management January 14, 2011 California
Steve Merlo: State government continues to make ill-informed decisions June 2, 2011 California
Ted Nugent shouldn't support deer baiting April 20, 2011 California
Wildlife Conservation Board funds environmental improvement and acquisition projects December 8, 2011 California
A Deer Population Model for California (2009) IS RESOURCE DEPRESSION THE SAME AS POPULATION DEPRESSION? MODELING ARTIODACTYL POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS UNDER HUMAN PREDATION,
A review of the population dynamics of mule deer and black‐tailed deer Odocoileus hemionus in North America TD Forrester, HU Wittmer - Mammal Review, 2013
Aerial survey estimates of fallow deer abundance [PDF] 2012
Apprentice Deer Hunts to be Held in Santa Clara County August 14, 2010 California
B-zone deer population holding steady September 17, 2014 California
Bidwell Park, Deer back in Bidwell Park pen December 5, 2012 California
Black-tailed deer in decline August 23, 2010 California
Butte County Fish and Game Commission talks deer, salmon and more April 20, 2017 California
California Deer Association | Conserving California's Deer and ... October 10, 2010
California's Strategic Vision for Fish and Wildlife Leads to New Initiatives and New Name November 15, 2012
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Decline of black-tailed deer in California September 3, 2010
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Economic analysis of deer management alternatives on public lands in Northern California 1996
Evolution of City Deer September 16, 2010 California
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Law limits DFG on spending of funds October 2, 2010 California
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Mountain lion data
Predators and Prey—A Case of Imbalance Mountain Lions and the North Kings Deer Herd June, 1989 California
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