The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to present the California Bobcat Population Monitoring Project’s Report of Findings (PDF), the most extensive and comprehensive bobcat population survey ever conducted in California, and …
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Meghan Hertel has opened the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County (PDF) following a recommendation from state health agencies (PDF) that domoic acid no longer poses a significant …
Beaver Valley Headwaters Preserve property in Siskiyou County. Photo by The Wildlands Conservancy. Funding Includes $32 Million in Climate Bond Dollars Across Nine Projects to Restore Watersheds, Protect Corridors and Expand Public Access The Wildlife …
One of the most popular days of the year for hunters in California is fast-approaching – the Sept. 1 dove season opener. The dove opener is much more than a hunting trip. It’s the ceremonial start to California’s fall hunting seasons. It’s often the very …
Wood ducks on the American River in Sacramento County. CDFW Photo/Travis VanZant All calendar items are subject to change. Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or storm damage. Hunters and outdoor …
The spit fishery at the mouth of the Klamath River will be closed to angling at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Based on California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections of the recreational fall-run Chinook Salmon harvest, anglers will have …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will hold an online outreach meeting Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. to hear comments and recommendations from licensed hunters regarding Yolo Bypass and Grizzly Island wildlife area hunting …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Central Region, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), will hold an online outreach meeting to hear comments and recommendations regarding northern San Joaquin Valley wildlife area …
Morro Manzanita Gets CESA Listing; New MPA Petition Recommendations Guide Commission Toward Decisions Expected in October Out of a collaboration between conservation advocates and the solar energy industry, the California Fish and Game Commission ( …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) North Central Region, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), will hold an online outreach meeting to take comments and recommendations from hunters regarding hunting …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has published a document intended to assist CDFW staff, project proponents and others in understanding where and when four bumble bee species that are candidates for listing under the California …
A species of fish once declared extinct has not only survived but is expected to thrive thanks to a five-year effort to restore habitat and translocate more than 700 Owens pupfish. In early April biologists from the California Department of Fish and …
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The spring season is well underway in the Tahoe Basin and with warmer weather and fewer Covid-19 restrictions many campgrounds are opening, and visitor numbers are increasing. With this activity comes more human food, more garbage …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has suspended all fish planting from the Hot Creek Trout Hatchery in Mono County as a bacterial outbreak has been detected at the facility. Fish pathology experts have confirmed an outbreak of …
All calendar items are subject to change as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to adhere to all safety protocols including physical distancing, wearing masks and frequent hand washing. Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other …
Boating appears to be surging in popularity in California, and nationwide. California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels ask new and seasoned boaters to remain cautious over the three-day Memorial Day weekend to prevent …
Due to an increase in the number of reported conflicts between humans and coyotes in California, a series of online-based workshops are helping local communities and residents understand the reasons for that increase and how to reduce future conflicts. The …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announces ocean salmon season openers for additional management areas along the California coast. Although the Monterey management area opened in early April, the rest of the coast remained closed. …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) with assistance from Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant related to environmental crimes associated with illegal cannabis cultivation on April 30. Along with CDFW wildlife …
Beginning in 2015, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has been working with a diverse coalition of commercial fishing representatives, environmental organizations, scientists and agency partners to reduce the risk of whale and sea turtle …
