I talked to DFG this afternoon and indeed the change will take effect July 1st. Here's the part I really like, the tags will be available the 15th of this month, but not valid until July 1st. and then expire on June 30th of 2025. So that means next April 15th 2025, I would be able to purchase my grandsons validation, which would not take effect until the following July 1st, even though the current validation would still good until June 30th 2025. What Cal. won't do to get our money way ahead of time. Good thing I don't hunt Ca. any more. I'm taking my grandson pig hunting this month on the 26 and 27th, his license is still good , but I will need to get his pig TAG. I hate this state.