CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully protected fish species. More than 200 unarmored three spine stickleback were caught with nets and crayfish traps at one small lake in the mountains of San Bernardino County, then released hours later into another nearby lake in the San Gorgonio Mountains. That translocation of stickleback was made possible after the Wil
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CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. . CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully protected fish species. More than 200 unarmored three spine stickleback were caught with nets and crayfish traps at one ...
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Wildlife officials fitted tracking collars on five gray wolves in Northern California to help monitor the growing wolf populations in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. This video, from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shows teams capturing a gray wolf, fastening a collar on it before releasing it back to the wild. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4bCTXNt #wold #wolves #california #northerncalifornia #northstate #norcal #news #localnews #breakingnews #newvideo | KRCR Ne
Wildlife officials fitted tracking collars on five gray wolves in Northern California to help monitor the growing wolf populations in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. This video, from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shows teams capturing a gray wolf, fastening a collar on it before releasing it back to the wild. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4bCTXNt #wold #wolves #california #northerncalifornia #northstate #norcal #news #localnews #breakingnews #newvideo | KRCR Ne
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CDFW’s Marine Region Outreach Project proudly partnered with Fish for Life to provide an extraordinary fishing experience for 32 children with special needs and their families aboard the 95-foot vessel Dana Pride. On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Dana Pride was drifting offshore in southern Orange County, where children eagerly cast their lines and caught a variety of fish in a day filled with excitement and joy. Adding to the positive atmosphere, CDFW patrol boat Barracuda approached the Dana Pride’s po
CDFW’s Marine Region Outreach Project proudly partnered with Fish for Life to provide an extraordinary fishing experience for 32 children with special needs and their families aboard the 95-foot vessel Dana Pride. On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Dana Pride was drifting offshore in southern Orange County, where children eagerly cast their lines and caught a variety of fish in a day filled with excitement and joy. Adding to the positive atmosphere, CDFW patrol boat Barracuda approached the Dana Pride’s po
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Update 5/17/2025: CDFW observed the mountain lion making its way back into the wild late last night. CDFW is on scene in Santa Clarita, monitoring an approximately 7-month-old mountain lion kitten spotted in a tree in a backyard. Earlier today, homeowners reported the sighting, prompting a response from wildlife officers. Upon investigation, it was determined the kitten likely got separated from its mother, and will look to reunite after dark. CDFW officials plan to wait until nightfall, as the
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Update 5/17/2025: CDFW observed the mountain lion making its way back into the wild late last night. CDFW is on scene in Santa Clarita, monitoring an approximately 7-month-old mountain lion kitten spotted in a tree in a backyard. Earlier today, homeowners reported the sighting, prompting a response from wildlife officers. Upon investigation, it was determined the kitten likely got separated from its mother, and will look to reunite after dark. CDFW officials plan to wait until nightfall, as the
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Recently, CDFW released 79,000 coho yearling salmon (about 4 to 6 inches in length) into Fall Creek, which feeds into the Klamath River. These salmon were raised from eggs collected last year at the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery and were released at the new Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. Coho salmon in the Klamath Basin are listed as a threatened species under both state and federal endangered species acts. CDFW hatcheries are committed to building long term resiliency for salmon populations in the Klamath
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Recently, CDFW released 79,000 coho yearling salmon (about 4 to 6 inches in length) into Fall Creek, which feeds into the Klamath River. These salmon were raised from eggs collected last year at the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery and were released at the new Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. Coho salmon in the Klamath Basin are listed as a threatened species under both state and federal endangered species acts. CDFW hatcheries are committed to building long term resiliency for salmon populations in the Klamath
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Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The two bears are part of a pilot study involving seven young, rehabbed bears released back into the wild this past fall – as opposed to the typical spring release
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Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The two bears are part of a pilot study involving seven young, rehabbed bears released back into the wild this past fall – as opposed to the typical spring release
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During a late-night patrol at King Harbor, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer contacted two divers following a dive near the break wall. An inspection revealed multiple violations, including possession of undersized spiny lobster and exceeding the daily bag limit. In total, the divers were found with 10 undersized lobsters and eight over the legal limit. California regulations require spiny lobster to be measured immediately upon take, with undersized lobster released right awa
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During a late-night patrol at King Harbor, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer contacted two divers following a dive near the break wall. An inspection revealed multiple violations, including possession of undersized spiny lobster and exceeding the daily bag limit. In total, the divers were found with 10 undersized lobsters and eight over the legal limit. California regulations require spiny lobster to be measured immediately upon take, with undersized lobster released right awa
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Update 5/17/2025: CDFW observed the mountain lion making its way back into the wild late last night. CDFW is on scene in Santa Clarita, monitoring an approximately 7-month-old mountain lion kitten spotted in a tree in a backyard. Earlier today, homeowners reported the sighting, prompting a response from wildlife officers. Upon investigation, it was determined the kitten likely got separated from its mother, and will look to reunite after dark. CDFW officials plan to wait until nightfall, as the
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Update 5/17/2025: CDFW observed the mountain lion making its way back into the wild late last night. CDFW is on scene in Santa Clarita, monitoring an approximately 7-month-old mountain lion kitten spotted in a tree in a backyard. Earlier today, homeowners reported the sighting, prompting a response from wildlife officers. Upon investigation, it was determined the kitten likely got separated from its mother, and will look to reunite after dark. CDFW officials plan to wait until nightfall, as the
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Recently, CDFW released 79,000 coho yearling salmon (about 4 to 6 inches in length) into Fall Creek, which feeds into the Klamath River. These salmon were raised from eggs collected last year at the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery and were released at the new Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. Coho salmon in the Klamath Basin are listed as a threatened species under both state and federal endangered species acts. CDFW hatcheries are committed to building long term resiliency for salmon populations in the Klamath
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Recently, CDFW released 79,000 coho yearling salmon (about 4 to 6 inches in length) into Fall Creek, which feeds into the Klamath River. These salmon were raised from eggs collected last year at the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery and were released at the new Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. Coho salmon in the Klamath Basin are listed as a threatened species under both state and federal endangered species acts. CDFW hatcheries are committed to building long term resiliency for salmon populations in the Klamath
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Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The two bears are part of a pilot study involving seven young, rehabbed bears released back into the wild this past fall – as opposed to the typical spring release
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Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The two bears are part of a pilot study involving seven young, rehabbed bears released back into the wild this past fall – as opposed to the typical spring release
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CDFW-permitted wildlife rehabilitators play a critical role in helping injured, orphaned and sick wild animals return to the wild. CDFW considers them partners in the conservation of California’s native wildlife. On Sept. 26, two bald eagles were returned to the wild thanks to the dedicated wildlife rehabilitation team at Tri-County Wildlife Care. Other partners assisting CDFW in these eagles’ success story are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and East Bay Municipal Utility District. Watch the
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CDFW-permitted wildlife rehabilitators play a critical role in helping injured, orphaned and sick wild animals return to the wild. CDFW considers them partners in the conservation of California’s native wildlife. On Sept. 26, two bald eagles were returned to the wild thanks to the dedicated wildlife rehabilitation team at Tri-County Wildlife Care. Other partners assisting CDFW in these eagles’ success story are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and East Bay Municipal Utility District. Watch the
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CDFW, with partners across the state, celebrated California Biodiversity Day last week. More than 200 public events took place, including guided nature walks, iNaturalist bioblitzes, arts exhibits, public lectures, virtual presentations and more. One of those events was this volunteer workday at the Eel River Wildlife Area in Humboldt County. Over 30 people came out to pull invasive species and help the areas’ native biodiversity thrive! | California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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CDFW, with partners across the state, celebrated California Biodiversity Day last week. More than 200 public events took place, including guided nature walks, iNaturalist bioblitzes, arts exhibits, public lectures, virtual presentations and more. One of those events was this volunteer workday at the Eel River Wildlife Area in Humboldt County. Over 30 people came out to pull invasive species and help the areas’ native biodiversity thrive! | California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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The CDFW Fall Creek Hatchery plays an essential role in helping repopulate Chinook and Coho salmon populations on the Klamath River post dam removal. In addition to the excellent water quality found at Fall Creek, this modern hatchery, featured in the video, utilizes several innovative approaches to optimize salmon production and conserve these unique fish. Modernizing hatcheries and moving Klamath River salmon hatchery production to Fall Creek Hatchery are priority actions in the California Sal
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The CDFW Fall Creek Hatchery plays an essential role in helping repopulate Chinook and Coho salmon populations on the Klamath River post dam removal. In addition to the excellent water quality found at Fall Creek, this modern hatchery, featured in the video, utilizes several innovative approaches to optimize salmon production and conserve these unique fish. Modernizing hatcheries and moving Klamath River salmon hatchery production to Fall Creek Hatchery are priority actions in the California Sal
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Spawning of fall-run Chinook salmon at CDFW’s Central Valley salmon hatcheries has wrapped up for the season. The total numbers of salmon returning to the Feather, American and Mokelumne rivers are still being tallied, but the Feather River, Nimbus and Mokelumne River hatcheries received sufficient returns to support their egg collection needs. In addition to the eggs needed to support this year’s production goal of 25 million fish, CDFW collected excess eggs to share with the Coleman National F
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Spawning of fall-run Chinook salmon at CDFW’s Central Valley salmon hatcheries has wrapped up for the season. The total numbers of salmon returning to the Feather, American and Mokelumne rivers are still being tallied, but the Feather River, Nimbus and Mokelumne River hatcheries received sufficient returns to support their egg collection needs. In addition to the eggs needed to support this year’s production goal of 25 million fish, CDFW collected excess eggs to share with the Coleman National F
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CDFW wrapped up wolf capture and collar operations recently in northern California that resulted in a record-number 12 wolves now outfitted with satellite collars on the landscape. That collar data is expected to provide a wealth of information to better understand wolf movements, diet, dispersal, pack formations and help mitigate conflicts with livestock producers. Learn more: https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-captures-and-collars-12-gray-wolves-in-northern-california | California Depar
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Brown trout. This alluring, popular trout species captivates many California anglers and remains part of CDFW’s hatchery operations today. Learn the history of this species in California, how CDFW continues to provide opportunities to fish for brown trout throughout the state and how brown trout fit within CDFW’s hatchery program in the 21st century. | California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Amid sunny skies and with ideal river conditions, CDFW this week successfully released approximately 500,000 juvenile salmon into the Klamath River below the Iron Gate Dam. On Tuesday, joined by leaders of the Karuk, Yurok, Shasta Indian Nation and the Quartz Valley Indian tribes, CDFW released approximately 90,000 yearling coho salmon into the river, the first coho salmon release since dam removal began in earnest late last year. In this video, Jason Roberts, Inland Fisheries Program Manager fo
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CDFW has completed the release of approximately 23 million fall-run Chinook salmon raised at our four Central Valley anadromous fish hatcheries. That’s a 15 percent increase over the roughly 20 million fall-run Chinook salmon we raised and released in 2022. Beyond the increased hatchery production, we carried out several new, innovative and experimental release strategies to improve survival and take advantage of some of the best water conditions in years, including Parentage Based Tagging of so
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CDFW for the first time has released juvenile fall-run Chinook salmon into the main stem of the Sacramento River near Redding and Butte City from state-operated hatcheries. The juvenile salmon come from additional salmon produced this year and are expected to imprint on the main stem during their migration to the ocean and speed the rebuilding of important spawning areas within the main stem after they return to freshwater as adults. A portion of these salmon are tagged with a coded wire that wi
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CA Delta Sturgeon (Plus Trammel Netting With The CDFW)
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A CDFW reminder that grunion fishing is a HANDS ONLY recreational fishery. Only your hands can be used to capture grunion, no equipment or nets may be used to capture them. Additionally, no holes or pits can be dug to aid in capturing them. Remember that a valid California sport fishing license (and an Ocean Enhancement Validation south of Pt. Arguello, Santa Barbara County) is required to capture grunion if you are 16 years or older, even if you plan to release the fish. Please follow the regul
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CDFW is making a difference with its innovative program, Cutting Green Tape. The goal? To make it faster, easier, and more affordable to launch environmental restoration projects across our state. By cutting through the complex red tape, Cutting Green Tape is removing unnecessary barriers that often delay or block vital habitat restoration work. Instead of letting paperwork get in the way, this program is helping important conservation projects get the green light quicker and with less hassle. I
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It might seem like a harmless gesture – putting out a bit of food for one of the deer living nearby, but CDFW Capt. Patrick Foy offers a number of reasons (for one, it’s illegal) NOT to feed deer. Please watch. | California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife on Instagram: "CDFW returned a mountain lion to natural habitat early yesterday morning after the young cat found himself surrounded by the busy city streets of San Francisco. CDFW wildlife officers responded to reports of mountain lion sightings in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, locating the animal Tuesday in a narrow space between buildings. With no clear pathways out of the city on his own, this mountain lion needed human intervention to get out of a difficult s
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CDFW capture twelve gray wolves, collared them, and released them in northern California
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CDFW is preparing for the Sacramento International Sportsmen's Exposition (ISE) and just finished placing largemouth bass in the fish tank. Stop by ISE and meet CDFW staff. The event runs from Thursday, January 15 through Sunday, January 18. We look forward to seeing you there! | California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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“Becoming a CDFW wildlife officer is the best decision I’ve ever made” – You in 2025. It’s not too late to apply for the 2025 academy! Be sure to submit your STD 678 application and PELLETB T-Score before May 1. Visit wildlife.ca.gov/Enforcement/Career/Apply for more information. Have questions? Email ledwardenhiringunit@wildlife.ca.gov | California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Join us for the next installment of the CDFW Conservation Lecture Series on Thurs., Sept. 25, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. This session highlights the critical work of CDFW’s Law Enforcement Division in protecting California’s fish, wildlife, and habitats. Wildlife officers Tiffany Wolvek, Matthew Gil, and Trevor Pell will: - Share firsthand stories from the field - Show how wildlife officers support conservation efforts - Recount real cases that reveal the challenges and successes of enforcing enviro
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Big news - CDFW has launched a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey, or CIRAS, that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers. CIRAS is powered by anglers for anglers. It allows anglers to submit data regarding their fishing trips and provides immediate access to aggregated sport fishing data through an interactive “Ready to Fish” dashboard. As a crowdsourcing platform, CIRAS requires a high level of partici
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CDFW’s Salmon Conservation and Research Facility (SCARF) in Fresno County was completed last year. Utilizing state of the art technology, SCARF maximizes efficiency and productivity to restore a self-sustaining population of Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon on the San Joaquin River. These Chinook vanished from the San Joaquin River in the 1950s after completion of the Friant Dam drastically reduced river flows and blocked fish from spawning grounds. Since 2012, an interim hatchery has be
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CDFW is pleased to announce the launch of the CDFW License App for mobile devices. The new application allows residents and nonresidents to display sport fishing licenses and validations on their mobile phones and other mobile devices in lieu of a physical license. Users can download the application on their mobile devices through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or by accessing the direct download links from CDFW’s License App web page. Download and install the app today! https://wildli
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