Though recent results from white sturgeon monitoring surveys by CDFW suggest the white sturgeon population has continued to decline, science indicates that non-lethal take via a catch-and-release fishery will not harm the long-term viability of the white sturgeon population. Factors such...
On Aug. 20, 2024, CDFW officers cited one individual after discovering he was actively operating a suction dredge on the Salmon River near Cecilville. The person admitted to using the dredge to recover gold and other minerals and provided paperwork showing...
he 2025-2026 stamp will feature the band-tailed pigeon. Entries will be accepted from Oct. 27 through Dec. 5. The band-tailed pigeon is stately in stature, with a distinctive banded tail. Second only to the passenger pigeon in size, it is now...
“The loss of millions of juveniles from Nimbus would be devastating for the state’s struggling salmon industry, as well as the communities that depend on salmon”, said Scott Artis, Executive Director of the Golden State Salmon Association. “It’s crazy that DOGE...
”Supporting safe and reliable access for all boaters and anglers means investing in boating facilities as well as protecting our waterways from invasive species,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. “A portion of this grant funding will directly support California’s response...
