Will California Vote To Reinstate Regulations Allowing Dogs To Assist In Black Bear Hunt Prep?
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R) introduced legislation that would permit trained dogs to help hunters chase and corner black bears. ...
NOAA Fisheries On Promising Coho Spawning Data Along Mendocino Coast Rivers
"Long-term status and trend population monitoring is a crucial component of recovery to help determine when a species can be delisted and to inform management actions,” says Sarah Gallagher, Senior Environmental Scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “Last...
Suspect Charged In Stockton Canal Waste Oil Dumping
“Invaluable information was gained from these tips, ultimately providing our investigating officers with enough information to request an arrest warrant,” said CDFW Chief of Law Enforcement Nathaniel Arnold. “The CalTip Program has again proven to be a crucial tool in protecting...
CDFW Wardens’ Investigation Uncovers Alleged Firearms/Poaching Violations
"On the morning of Feb. 21, 2025, officers served a search warrant on a nearby residence where they discovered a decomposing deer head outside. This was confirmed through DNA by CDFW’s Wildlife Forensics Lab to be a match to the deer...
As Anticipated, Trump Administration Cuts Off Funding For Group That Worked On Delta Smelt Restoration
As expected, the Trump administration will no longer support a UC Davis-led organization that funded breeding programs to help restore native Delta smelt. ...
CDFW Hosting March 10 Joshua Tree Workshop Seminar
"During the workshop, we will provide a brief overview of these topics, a summary of comments received to date on the draft Conservation Plan, and some anticipated changes to the Conservation Plan based on these comments. After, we will have an...