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California Department of Fish and Wildlife Press Releases

267 Press Releases
  • Published on April 15, 2021 - 05:03 GMT

    Excellent Water Skills Help Stop Marine Aquaria Poacher

    The California Fish and Game Commission recently revoked commercial marine aquaria fishing privileges for David W. Hornbaker due to unlawful take of marine aquaria species. Hornbaker was charged with using an unlawful anesthetic substance to collect in an …

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  • Published on April 14, 2021 - 00:52 GMT

    Online Grant Program Workshop on April 19

    Who: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) What: CDFW staff will host an online workshop to provide an overview of the WebGrants application process for the current Watershed Remediation and …

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  • Published on April 13, 2021 - 10:03 GMT

    CDFW Announces 2020 Wildlife Officer of the Year

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division is proud to announce Warden Jonathan Garcia as 2020 Wildlife Officer of the Year. The Los Angeles County-based wildlife officer has led many notable investigations that resulted …

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  • Published on April 13, 2021 - 10:03 GMT

    If You Care, Leave Them There: CDFW Urges Public to Leave Deer Fawns Alone

    Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with the baby deer – even if they …

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  • Published on April 8, 2021 - 05:59 GMT

    Blue-Colored Fat Linked to Rodenticide Exposure in Hunter-Harvested Wildlife

    A flock of geese in the San Francisco Bay Area were likely exposed to an anticoagulant rodenticide, according to findings released in February from a postmortem examination by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Wildlife Health Lab (WHL …

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  • Published on March 30, 2021 - 12:12 GMT

    April 2021 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar

    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 …

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  • Published on March 23, 2021 - 16:41 GMT

    Gray Wolf in Fresno County

    The GPS-collared gray wolf known as OR-93 continues to travel farther south in California than the collared wolves that have preceded him. OR-93 has traversed a significant distance since the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced he …

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  • Published on March 20, 2021 - 04:58 GMT

    The Recreational Red Abalone Fishery to Remain Closed Until 2026

    While the spring season typically signals the start of the recreational red abalone season, CDFW reminds anglers that the northern California recreational red abalone fishery will remain closed until April 1, 2026. Red abalone stocks continue to be …

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  • Published on March 19, 2021 - 00:07 GMT

    CDFW’s Cannabis Grant Program Announces Upcoming Funding Opportunities for 2021 and Beyond

    2018 Cannabis Grant Cleanup Effort in Northern California The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced plans for upcoming funding opportunities for a variety of cannabis related projects statewide through the Cannabis Restoration …

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  • Published on March 18, 2021 - 10:43 GMT

    California’s Spring Wild Turkey Season Fast-Approaching

    California’s general spring turkey season opens statewide March 27 and runs through May 2 with additional hunting dates for young hunters and archery hunters. Among the many opportunities to bag a wild turkey this spring: Those possessing a valid junior …

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  • Published on March 17, 2021 - 08:10 GMT

    Wildlife Officers Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operation on CDFW Property

    Armed Growers Stopped From Cultivating Thousands of Plants Wildlife officers with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) conducted a raid of a clandestine cannabis grow on the North Grasslands Wildlife Area …

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  • Published on March 16, 2021 - 03:19 GMT

    Youth Art Contest Seeks Invasive Species Detectives

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the eighth annual California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme, “Be An Invasive Species Detective,” encourages students to think about how paying attention to …

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  • Published on March 13, 2021 - 05:31 GMT

    Aggressive Coyote Removed from Contra Costa County

    A multi-agency team of wildlife management professionals and local law enforcement caught and euthanized the coyote that attacked five people in the Moraga/Lafayette area of Contra Costa County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) …

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  • Published on March 12, 2021 - 12:44 GMT

    Recreational Ocean Salmon Fishery Season Curtailed on Much of the California Coast

    California’s recreational salmon fishery will open in ocean waters on Saturday, April 3 in the Monterey management area, from Pigeon Point (37° 11’ 00” N. latitude) south to the U.S./Mexico border, with a minimum size limit of 24 inches. All other areas of …

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  • Published on March 11, 2021 - 09:37 GMT

    Nature Is Calling All California Families: CDFW Announces Nature Bowl 2021

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is inviting families across the state to participate in the fun and educational Nature Bowl 2021: Family Challenge Edition. Nature Bowl has been an exciting science event for teams of third- through …

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  • Published on March 11, 2021 - 09:37 GMT

    Aquarium Moss Balls Threaten to Spread Invasive Mussels

    A zebra mussel on an aquarium moss ball. Photo courtesy of Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is asking retailers and consumers to help stop the spread of a dangerous invasive mussel that has been …

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  • Published on March 10, 2021 - 08:02 GMT

    State Wildlife Agencies to Hold Workshops on Coyotes in Urban Areas

    Due to an increase in the number of reported conflicts between humans and coyotes in California, a series of online-based workshops are planned to help local communities and residents understand the reasons for that increase and how to reduce future …

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  • Published on March 2, 2021 - 07:01 GMT

    Updated Freshwater Sportfishing Regulations

    New freshwater sport fishing regulations which take effect on March 1, 2021, aim to simplify and streamline the laws regulating inland fishing while maintaining and protecting California’s fisheries. The package of updated regulations was adopted by the …

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  • Published on February 27, 2021 - 09:13 GMT

    New Rockfish Conservation Area and Waypoint Maps Coming Soon for Upcoming Recreational Groundfish Openers

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce new map-based flyers and an updated online web map will soon be available to assist recreational anglers with Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) waypoints and boundaries on the CDFW …

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  • Published on February 26, 2021 - 09:58 GMT

    March 2021 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar

    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 …

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