Celebrate #AAPIMonth w/'Preserving Heritage - Unveiling the Narrative of Asian American + Pacific Islanders in CA'. Learn about early immigrants from laborers on farms + railroads to the communities that thrive today - May 29; 12 to 1 pm. Register now: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

NEWS RELEASE: High Number of California Brown Pelicans Show Signs of Malnutrition wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/h…

NEWS RELEASE: Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in California Deer Population—CDFW Urges Hunters to be Vigilant and Participate in Disease Surveillance Efforts wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/c…

Is it possible to take a 5-year-old duck hunting in California? I’m new to boating. Why do I need to purchase a mussel sticker? I came upon a dead animal in Santa Barbara County that I first thought was a wolverine. It turned out to be a badger. Is that a common mistake? Answers:

NEWS RELEASE: Wildlife Officer Laura Decker is CDFW’s 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/w…

NEWS RELEASE: Razor Clam Fishery Closes in Humboldt County Due to Public Health Hazard wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/r…

Congratulations Scott Lyons for having completed California’s 500th Heritage Trout Challenge! Scott caught six of 11 qualifying native California trout species within their historic watersheds. Learn more about the challenge: wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Inland…

During Earth Week California Natural Resources Agency hosted Ben Goldfarb environmental journalist for a lecture series. CDFW Director Bonham Interviewed Ben on topics from road ecology to beavers as nature-based solutions for climate change. Learn more: youtu.be/-QLHkAOmUeM

At Ocean Ranch on the Northern CA coast, DU worked with partners to restore more than 800 acres of estuary and tidal wetlands. The result: waterfowl, Coho Salmon, and native plants are making a comeback.  youtu.be/Ucm7XfBvEv4?si…

CDFW is seeking public comment and feedback through June 14, 2024, on a newly released draft of a “Black Bear Conservation Plan for California.”  
wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/M…

NEWS RELEASE: California Fish and Game Commission Holds Hybrid Meeting wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/c…

NEWS RELEASE: CDFW Warns Dog Owners to Be Mindful of Salmon Poisoning Disease wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/c…

CDFW participated with other @CalNaturalResources agencies celebrating Earth Day at HQ in Sacramento, Monday. Activities included a spin wheel showing the life cycle of salmon, a hands-on oil spill cleanup demo and the iNaturalist APP, which helps identify local plants & animals.

Great news! Nature-based solutions benefit species and habitats, furthering the mission of CDFW and many others that help safeguard the resources of our great state for future generations.

More than 100 people from the California Association of Local Conservation Corps attended a career fair in Sacramento. CDFW and other @CalNaturalResources agencies shared  experiences and advice on how to start a career with the state. Apply now at wildlife.ca.gov/Employment

As a duck hunter, I’m curious how the California Waterfowl Habitat Program works? Is it legal to set up and hunt mule deer from a hunting blind in California? What’s the attraction of hunting with a muzzleloader? Find the answers in the latest California Outdoors Q&A.

NEWS RELEASE: Perfect Conditions for the Annual Trout Season Opener wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/p…