The Commission adopted proposed emergency regulations for deer tagging and reporting requirements to increase surveillance and limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). In May 2024, CWD was confirmed in two California deer populations and the Commission determined adoption of...
“Wildlife depend on connected habitats and pathways for seasonal migration but in recent years, hunters have seen first-hand how these migration corridors have become fragmented by development and impacts from climate change,” said Jeremy Romero, wildlife connectivity manager at the National Wildlife...
“It has become necessary to implement additional fire restrictions as temperatures rise, leading to increasingly dry conditions in the district,” advises Central California District Fire Management Officer Dave Brinsfield. “We ask that visitors follow these restrictions and do their part to help us...
“One million acres of tangible conservation in one year is an achievement that’s nearly 90 years in the making,” said DU CEO Adam Putnam. “This is a testament to the hard work of our dedicated staff and volunteers following years of...
“Poaching is a serious crime. It harms the environment and our precious wildlife. The court understood the seriousness of the defendants’ conduct and gave them appropriate jail sentences to hold them accountable. We greatly appreciate the California Department of Fish and...
