Pacific Southwest RegionCalifornia, Nevada and Klamath Basin

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  Providing information and assistance to Congressional offices, other agencies, media outlets, and the general public about Service activities.
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Outdoors
- Get Outdoors - National Wildlife Refuges & Fish Hatcheries
  
  Clean water. Clean air. Abundant wildlife. The National Wildlife Refuge System provides and protects 150 million acres of land and water in the United States, plus more than 418 million acres of national marine monuments. The National Fish Hatchery Sysytem protects imperiled species and game fishes, including Pacific salmon and native western trout. Plants, salamanders and freshwater mussels are also beneficiaries to the work conducted by our scientists.
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- Fishing
- Birding
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Habitat
- Wildlife & Habitat - Endangered Species
  
  Working to reduce the effects of contaminants and other stressful impacts on fish wildlife and their habitats and to plan, implement and monitor restoration projects so that fish and wildlife resources can be recovered.
- Endangered Species
- Eagle Management
- California Condor Recovery
- Monarch Butterfly
- West Coast Population of Pacific Fisher
- Conserving Habitat
- Conservation Planning
- Environmental Quality
Working
Together
- Working Together - Conservation Partners
  
  Protecting, enhancing and restoring important fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands through partnerships.
- Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program
- Coastal Program
- Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration
- Joint Ventures
- Tribal Partnerships
- Schoolyard Habitat Program
Science for a
Better Future
- Science for a Better Future - Conservation Science
  
  Supporting programs, tools, research and projects that integrate and apply the best available science and practices for conserving the nature of the Pacific Southwest Region.
- Science Applications
- Landscape Conservation Coalitions
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
Our
Programs
- Our Programs
  
  Conserving the Nature of America by conserving fish, wildlife and plants and serving the people of California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin.
- Ecological Services
- National Wildlife Refuge System
- Fish & Aquatic Conservation
- Migratory Birds
- Law Enforcement
- Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program
- Tribal Relations
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Involved
- Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities
  
  Our volunteers are individuals who want to give back to their communities, parents who want to be good stewards of the land and set examples for their children, retired people willing to share their wealth of knowledge, concerned citizens of all ages who want to learn more about conservation, and passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to spread the word about America's greatest natural treasures.
- Volunteer at a Refuge or Hatchery
- Youth Opportunities
- Join a Friends Group
- For Teachers

Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges

A father and son after a youth hunt on Delevan National Wildlide Refuge in 2013. Credit: USFWS

Hunting - A Valued Outdoor Tradition

Hunting is one of our nation's most valued outdoor traditions. The Service's 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation found that more than 12.5 million Americans aged 16 and older (281,000 in California, 81,000 in Nevada) hunted in 2012. Hunters spent $34 billion on trips, equipment, licenses and other items to support their hunting activities in 2012.

Several National Wildlife Refuges in California, Nevada and Oregon’s Klamath Basin offer opportunities for excellent hunting. In general, refuges open areas to fishing and seasonal hunting of migratory game birds (waterfowl) upland game or big game when compatible with sound wildlife management, and the purposes for which the refuge was established.

California Hunting Regulations

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains native fish, wildlife, plant species and natural communities for their intrinsic and ecological value, and their benefits to people. The department is responsible for the diversified use of fish and wildlife including recreational, commercial, scientific and educational uses.

You can find California hunting regulations here...

Nevada Hunting Regulations

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Nevada's waters.

You can find Nevada hunting regulations here...

Oregon Hunting Regulations

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Oregon's waters.

You can find Oregon hunting regulations here...

Pacific Southwest RegionCalifornia, Nevada and Klamath Basin

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Get Outdoors - National Wildlife Refuges & Fish Hatcheries

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Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges

Hunting - A Valued Outdoor Tradition

California Hunting Regulations

Nevada Hunting Regulations

Oregon Hunting Regulations

National Wildlife Refuges Open to Hunting

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