Reporting Problems on Public Lands
If you witness a wild bird or other wildlife being harrassed or threatened, there is a number you can call.
Types of problem behavior include the following:
- approaching or otherwise disturbing nesting birds and their young;
- cyclists riding off trails, traveling at unsafe speed, or on trails not designated for their use;
- dogs off leash, harassing wildlife and/or on trails not designated for their use;
- illegal hunting;
- the use of a drone anywhere within a park or an open space land.
CalTIP - Californians Turn in Poachers and Polluters
CalTIP is a confidential secret witness program that encourages the public to provide Fish and Wildlife with factual information leading to the arrest of poachers and polluters.
CalTIP phone number: 888-334-2258
Go to CalTIP's website CalTIP for more information, and a link to their phone app.
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