“The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act is an essential pillar of American conservation efforts,” said DU CEO Adam Putnam. “Duck hunters are among the most passionate conservationists on the planet, and their investments sustain wetlands, wildlife, and the future of waterfowl. Thank...
Rainfall is important for quail and chukar populations: It supports the insect populations critical for chicks and the growth of lupine, clover, chickweed, filaree and fiddleneck, plants common in quail and chukar diets. The winter of 2024-25 was drier than normal...
“The extremely limited recreational salmon season has officially wrapped for the year. Commercial trollers had no season for the third year in a row, and the recreational fleet was given just six days OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. Businesses that depend...
“Governor Newsom marked the 175th anniversary of California’s statehood by praising our shared history and future in his State of the State letter. Yet, he was attempting to write salmon, fishing families, and entire coastal communities out of California’s future with...
“California’s natural landscapes are changing rapidly, and WCB’s role is more important than ever,” said Jennifer Norris, executive director of WCB. “This plan will help us meet the biodiversity and climate challenges of our time while ensuring all Californians — including...