State of California – Department of Fish and Wildlife

DECLARATION OF IMPORTATION OF DEAD FISH AND WILDLIFE

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DFW 901 (NEW 01/01/22)
 You can submit online at wildlife.ca.gov/hunting

Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2353 and California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 712.5, this declaration form shallbe completed by the person importing dead birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, or amphibians, prior to or upon entry (within 24 hours) into theState of California. This declaration form shall be submitted online at wildlife.ca.gov/hunting or postmarked to the Department of Fish andWildlife, Law Enforcement Division, PO Box 944209, Sacramento CA 94244-2090. A copy of this completed declaration form, or aconfirmation number if completed online, shall be retained with the dead fish or wildlife.
SECTION 1. IMPORTER INFORMATIONFIRST NAME

M.I.

LAST NAME

GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID or DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER

DATE OF BIRTH

PREFERRED TELEPHONE

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

IIMPORTATION VEHICLE LICENSE #ZIPEMAIL ADDRESS (Voluntary)

LOCATION AND DATE OF IMPORTATIONSECTION 2. DEAD WILDLIFE, AND/ OR PARTS THEREOF INFORMATION

Description of Fish or Wildlife(species, quantity, sex, antler points
when applicable, etc.)

Carcass orPart typeA

Out of State
Fishing or Hunting
License #, orpermit #Out of State
Hunting Tag #Harvest Location(County, State, orcountry)

SECTION 3. CERTIFICATIONI certify under penalty of perjury that the information above is true and correct and that the fish or wildlife described above are legallypossessed/imported by the undersigned.

Signature

Date

Information regarding Chronic Wasting Disease: The California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 712 governs the importation ofhunter-harvested deer and elk (cervid) into California. Only some parts of a harvested deer or elk can be imported, and no portions of thebrain or spinal cord may be imported. For more information go to:https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laboratories/Wildlife-Health/Monitoring/CWD
A Carcass or Part Type codes: WC = whole fresh/frozen carcass; MC = meat cuts (processed); MQ = meat cuts (quarter); TS =tissue samples; TA = taxidermy/ trophy mount; H = hide; S = scientific specimens; O = otherState of California – Department of Fish and Wildlife

DECLARATION OF IMPORTATION OF DEAD FISH AND WILDLIFEDFW 901 (NEW 01/01/22)
 You can submit online at wildlife.ca.gov/hunting

Form Instructions
BEFORE COMPLETING: Pursuant to Title 14, Section 712.5, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
and Fish and Game Code Section 2353, notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful toimport (or bring into the state of California) any dead birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, or amphibia legallytaken and legally possessed from outside of California, unless a declaration is submitted to theCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) at or immediately prior to the time of entry. The
importation of live animals is regulated under separate laws and regulations, therefore this form is not
required for importation of live wildlife. Situations by which this form would be used include dead wildlife
imported into California from out of state (including out of the country in accordance with that country’s
export requirements):• Legally hunted or fished for personal consumption;• Legally taken for trophy or taxidermy;• Legally taken specimens for scientific or other research, notwithstanding other laws for their possession
and/ or importation; and• Other legal uses.
Section 1 – Original Permitholder Information. For importation of dead wildlife and/or parts thereof,
indicate the Importer’s first name, last name, Government-Issued ID or Driver’s License #, birthdate,physical (mailing) address, and optional email address.
Section 2 – Dead Wildlife and/or Parts Thereof Information. Provide a description of the wildlife
imported, including species, quantity, sex and antler points when applicable, etc. State or Federal
permits under which authority the take and/or possession (collection) of the salvaged animals, and/orparts thereof occurred. For categories that don't apply, indicate N/A.
Section 3 – CERTIFICATION The importer signs here certifying under penalty of perjury that theinformation provided is true and correct and that the fish or wildlife described are legallypossessed/imported by the signer.