Warden Stamp

Everyday wildlife officers are on the land, in the air and on the water working to protect California’s valuable natural resources.

The 2024 Deer Warden Stamp can be purchased for $5 ONLINE(opens in new tab).

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To purchase stamps, visit the link above, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Continue as Guest". Then click on “2023 Warden Stamps” under the Menu tab. For the deer stamp, add stamps from the line that reads “2023 Warden Stamp - 2024 Edition” and follow prompts to check out. Thank you for your support!

The Warden Stamp is a decal that can be proudly displayed on vehicles or other items. All funds raised from the sales of the stamp go to procure vital equipment, protective gear and training for wildlife officers, all of which will increase an officer's ability to combat the illegal take and commercialization of wildlife, the destruction of habitat, and enhance officer safety.

The Warden Stamp Program was initiated in 2010 to address the need for better equipment and training for the state’s wildlife officers and to provide funding for special law enforcement programs.

Wildlife crimes are on the rise and becoming more complex to solve. With approximately 400 wildlife officers in the state patrolling 159,000 square miles of natural habitat, the job is extremely demanding.

Officers must perform a number of roles including catching poachers, eradicating illegal marijuana grows, responding to oil spills, providing public safety, educating the public and much more. Every day is a new challenge.

  • Wildlife officers protect more than 1,000 native fish and wildlife species, 6,300 native plant species and 360 threatened or endangered species.
  • Wildlife officers patrol about 400 square miles of land per officer.
  • Wildlife officers keep watch over 1,100 miles of coastline, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,800 lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers.
  • Wildlife officers patrol on foot, by plane, boat, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and even on horseback.
  • There is approximately one wildlife officer for every 100,000 Californians.

By purchasing this special stamp you can show your support for the important work wildlife officers do. Purchase ONLINE(opens in new tab) today!

wildlife officer piloting a boat with lighthouse in background
wildlife officer watching flock of flying waterfowl
shepherd dog running
two wildlife officers surveying
warden on horseback
warden posing near bay bridge