4.1
98 reviews
Government
50K+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

CDFW License App is the official license management App for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Utilize this app to view and store all your CDFW fishing and hunting licenses, preference points, access permits, and drawing applications.
Updated on
Oct 21, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Device or other IDs
No data collected
Learn more about how developers declare collection
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted
Committed to follow the Play Families Policy

Ratings and reviews

4.1
97 reviews
Geoff White Sr
January 18, 2025
The app needs some improvement. It definitely needs better bidirectional data handshakes between the website and the app. And you don't actually have a profile anywhere. You just kind of look up your information and there it is each time. Kind of weird. If there was a full-on profiling account, you could even set up auto renewal for any of your licenses or certificates passes. He got to think bigger to rake in that dough California.
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Ee Cc
October 12, 2024
While the concept of a digital fishing license app is promising, its current execution falls short for those who enjoy fishing in remote areas. Requiring an internet connection to sign in is a significant drawback, as many fishing spots lack reliable connectivity. To enhance its usefulness, the app should be updated to allow offline access or provide the option to download your license for future reference. This would eliminate the need for constant internet connectivity.
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Jaime Banks
April 2, 2024
It's about time CA catches up with the country. Been doing this for years where I fish and hunt out of state. CA is so behind on its fish and game/wildlife laws and technology. We finally got fishing licenses that do not expire 12/31 which was a huge rip off. Hopefully we can check our game/wildlife on the app like we can in other states. I have life hunting and fishing license in CA and put in a lot of money to enjoy this. I am Happy to see the good coming like someone actually cares.
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What’s new

Minor bug fixes and improvements