Use this form to submit a California wildlife sighting report for mountain lions, bears, or wolves. Community reporting helps us document carnivore activity, track movement patterns, and better understand human–wildlife interactions across Northern California.
Disclaimer
This form is for voluntary reporting purposes only and is not an official report to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or any other agency. Carnivore Project is an independent nonprofit organization, does not issue permits or provide compensation for wildlife-related losses, and any required legal reporting (including depredation or lethal take where applicable) must be made directly to CDFW. Information submitted is used for research and mapping purposes, displayed only in anonymized form, and sensitive details are kept confidential.
If you would like to inform us about an encounter with a mountain lion, bear, or wolf and are concerned about your experience being displayed on the public map, please use our contact form to share your experience and let us know how we can further assist you.
If you’ve experienced a depredation and need official assistance, please report your loss to CDFW’s Wildlife Information Reporting System