The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list veiny monardella under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Veiny monardella is an annual plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) that …
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The recreational Dungeness crab season will open under trap restrictions beginning November 7, 2026, except in a portion of Northern California where it has been delayed due to a public health hazard. State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab …
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Deer at the Effie Yeaw Nature Preserve in Sacramento. 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 2026 adult Chinook salmon fishing season will soon close on the Upper Trinity River. The closure comes as California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections indicate anglers will have met the Upper Trinity River adult fall-run Chinook salmon …
The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) returned to the topic of marine protected area (MPA) petitions at its October meeting, granting seven petition actions to be considered for future rulemaking. Those granted include two tribally led …
Hunters can soon participate in no-fee waterfowl hunts at Congressman Pete Stark Ecological Reserve at Eden Landing in Alameda County. Eden Landing waterfowl hunt opportunities require no entry fee and are offered on days of the week (Tuesday or Thursday) …
It’s a four-month drama that plays out across the Pacific Flyway each fall and winter. California’s 2026-27 waterfowl hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in most zones. Duck and goose hunters will watch it unfold from their marsh seats, layout …
Visit a California river in January and again in August, and you’ll see two different places. Winter storms send water surging over the banks, while late summer brings a slow trickle between gravel bars. This transition is the natural rhythm that keeps …
Slow Down and Help Keep Tahoe Bears Wild! Fall is a busy time for bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and wildlife officials are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as bears spend more time on the move in search of food. During hyperphagia, the period …
Based upon California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections, anglers will have met the Lower Trinity River adult fall-run Chinook salmon quota below the Denny Road Bridge at Hawkins Bar for the 2026 season as of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. …
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), in partnership with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Ojai Raptor Center, today released the results of the necropsy and additional diagnostic testing conducted following the death …
Collection of Hunter-Harvested Wings Informs Abundance, Conservation Actions Fall has officially arrived and with it more opportunities for upland game bird hunting. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) biologists expect good hunting seasons …
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Meghan Hertel has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County. This closure comes following a recommendation from state health agencies that determined consumption of razor clams …
Emerald High School in Dublin achieved a first this year for California’s scholastic archery programs, qualifying to compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla. The school’s achievement marks a …
Additional $3 Million Available for Fiscal Year 2027-28 Boating Access Projects The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the award of $2.7 million in grants for six projects to support recreational boating in state waters and …
Stamp Sales to Help Raise Funds for Game Bird Conservation Projects The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) 2026-2027 upland game bird stamp contest is here. The winning entry will be featured on the state’s next upland game bird stamp. The …
In 2016, Assembly Bill 96 banned the sale of ivory and rhino horn in California, strengthening the authority and ability of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to combat illegal wildlife trafficking that threatens global biodiversity and …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting public comments on the just-released draft California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan (PDF). The 133-page draft management plan was developed over five years alongside the …
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