California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Functional Flows: Working with Nature's Rhythm to Keep California's Rivers Healthy

A healthy river is more than just water flowing through a channel. It's a connected system of fish, insects, vegetation, ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

California’s Statewide Waterfowl Season Gets Underway Oct. 24

California’s 2026-27 waterfowl hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in most zones. Duck and goose hunters will ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Necropsy Provides New Information About Beloved Bald Eagle Known as Jackie

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), in partnership with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Ojai ...
wildlife

Lower Trinity River Nearing Quota; Adult Fall-Run Chinook Salmon Fishery to Close

Based upon California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections, anglers will have met the Lower Trinity River adult fall-run Chinook salmon quota below the Denny Road Bridge at Hawkins Bar ...
wildlife

Wild Turkey Hunts

1010 Cosumnes River Arno; 11/14/2026 - 11/15/2026 1 The Cosumnes River Preserve is located next to Highway 99 between Elk Grove and Galt. This is a two-day hunt with a mandatory hunter orientation ...