The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division (CalCannabis) and State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) are hosting a free online commercial …
A painting by Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind. has been chosen as the winner of the 2020 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The painting, which depicts a pair of canvasbacks, will be the official design for the 2020-2021 stamp. Klinefelter …
As a part of a broader effort to improve efficiencies and go paperless, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will begin accepting electronic notifications for all Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Standard Agreements on Aug. 1, 2020. …
In late April, a dead owl was found on a nature preserve in San Luis Obispo County. CDFW’s Wildlife Investigations Lab (WIL) performed the necropsy and found excessive bleeding on the owl’s leg and abdomen. With no associated wound or apparent trauma, …
The first of two 2020 Free Fishing Days in California occurs Saturday, July 4 and what better way to celebrate Independence Day than being outdoors, on the water and fishing – with no fishing license needed. To fish the rest of the year, a license is …
Several California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) fish hatchery facilities in the eastern Sierra and Southern California are battling a bacterial outbreak that has the potential to cause significant losses to both hatchery and wild fish populations …
All calendar items are subject to change as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Various Days — Sign Up for Environmental Response to Oil Spills (EROS) Course. This free three-day course will be held October 13-15, 2020 at the Granite Bay Activity Center in …
Evidence of Poached Wildlife Also Uncovered On May 21, wildlife officers at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) served a search warrant in Tehama County for illegal commercial cannabis cultivation on a remote parcel approximately 30 miles …
Emergency fishing regulations for the spring Chinook salmon fishery in the Klamath River Basin have been extended and fall Chinook salmon quota and fishery regulations were adopted by the California Fish and Game Commission during their May teleconference …
At its June remote meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission took action on a number of issues affecting California’s natural resources. The following are just a few items of interest from this week’s meeting. The Commission acknowledged the …
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Fresno County Deputy District Attorney Adam Kook has been named the 2019 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year by the California Fish and Game Commission, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced. The …
Hatcheries operated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in the Central Valley just completed the final release of young Chinook salmon raised this year. More than 20 million young salmon, called smolts, raised in four state-run …
In trying times, many Californians have turned to the fishing rod for relief. National Go Fishing Day arrives Thursday, June 18, 2020, providing yet another opportunity for veteran anglers and newcomers alike to get outside, renew, recharge and soak up …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging anglers and other recreational water users to be vigilant about checking for harmful freshwater algal blooms (HABs) while out enjoying California’s lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams and …
Improvements are coming to the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Butte County. Hosting some 80,000 visitors each year, Gray Lodge is one of the most heavily visited and used wildlife areas in the state, and construction work will restrict some public access over …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunting permits for opening weekend of the A Zone general season, Aug. 8–9, 2020. This is not a special hunt, but rather a drawing to …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is inviting all Californians to learn about – and join the fight against – harmful non-native plants and animals that threaten our state’s natural resources. The seventh annual California Invasive …
All calendar items are subject to change as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 — California Wildlife Conservation Board Lower American River Conservancy Program Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) Opens. This PSN is requesting proposals that result in …
As requested by county officials, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham is lifting the delay of the trout opener in Inyo County. Beginning May 28, trout season will be open in the county. The trout season was …
As stay-at-home rules are relaxed around the state of California, hikers are undoubtedly anxious to take advantage of the opportunity to visit their favorite hills, mountains, paths and trails. It’s important to remember that snakes are enjoying the fine …
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