California Fish and Wildlife Journal

About California Fish and Wildlife Journal

About California Fish and Wildlife Journal

California Fish and Wildlife Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Department of Fish and Game (United States). It focuses on Q4. Publication coverage spans 2020-2025.

Key indicators: ISSN 2689-419X, 2689-4203; H-index 23.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

• H-index (23): 23 articles have each received at least 23 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in California Fish and Wildlife Journal

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

• Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q4. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of California Fish and Wildlife Journal?
2689-419X, 2689-4203.

Who publishes California Fish and Wildlife Journal?
Department of Fish and Game.

What are California Fish and Wildlife Journal's metrics?
H-index 23.

Is California Fish and Wildlife Journal peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.