A stylized emblem featuring the state of California with a yellow border and a blue background. The emblem includes the words 'DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE' in white, centered at the top. Below this, there is a large brown bear silhouette with its head turned to the left, positioned in the center of the emblem. The bear is facing the viewer, and its body is oriented diagonally across the emblem. The California state outline is depicted in yellow, with the coastline and major geographical features visible. The emblem is set against a plain white background.