Living with Wildlife

profile of mountain lionMountain Lion 
Coyote walking with head downCoyote 
Gray owl in tree branchGreat Gray Owl  
Two deer in dry grassMule Deer  
Profile of a black bearBlack Bear 

Enjoy and celebrate wildlife with respect and understanding.

California is rich in biodiversity and home to more plants and wildlife than any other state. CDFW uses a collaborative approach to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, plant resources, and habitats for their ecological values and their use and enjoyment by the public. Learn more!

With a human population of nearly 40 million, more people live and recreate in or near wildlife habitat than ever before. Encounters with wildlife are increasingly likely in some areas. It is possible to share space and safely coexist with native species.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wildlife Emergency?

If your wildlife encounter is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Wildlife Reporting

link to Wildlife Incident Reporting System


Coyotes – Safety and Coexistence in California