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 ...
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A Scholastic Archery First: Dublin’s Emerald High School is California’s First to Compete in NASP Championship

Emerald High School in Dublin achieved a first this year for California’s scholastic archery programs, qualifying to compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Championship in ...
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CDFW Awards $2.7 Million in Grants to Improve Boating Access, Support Golden Mussel Response

*Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the award of $2.7 million ...
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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 ...
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CDFW Encourages Hunters to try Quail and Chukar Hunting in California

Fall has officially arrived and with it more opportunities for upland game bird hunting. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) biologists expect good hunting seasons for quail and chukar ...
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Del Norte County Recreational Razor Clam Fishery Closes Due to Public Health Hazard

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Meghan Hertel has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County. This closure comes following a recommendation from state ...
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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 ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

October 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar

CDFW Photo/Travis VanZant All calendar items are subject to change. Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties ...
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10 Years of AB 96 in Action: Ivory and Rhino Horn Ban Gave CDFW the Might to Fight Wildlife Trafficking in California, Around the World

Over the past 10 years as a result of AB 96, CDFW wildlife officers have seized over 5,000 pounds of ivory and ivory products ...