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 ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

CDFW Calling for Sooty Grouse Artwork in This Year’s Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) 2026-2027 upland game bird stamp contest is here. The winning entry ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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 ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Map: Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1. (click/tap to enlarge) Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A influenza viruses. These viruses naturally ...
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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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CDFW Lands Pass

On lands pass properties, each visitor who is 16 years of age or older is required to carry a daily (1 day) or annual lands pass while on the property. Visitors who are carrying their own valid ...
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Upland Game Bird Hunting

Regulations Booklet (PDF)(opens in new tab) Nonlead Ammunition is required when taking any wildlife with a firearm anywhere in California.
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Fishing and Hunting Regulations

CDFW summarizes California’s hunting and fishing regulations into electronic regulations booklets. Though we offer these booklets for download, it’s important to check this page for updated versions ...
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Human-Wildlife Conflicts: Snakes

Snakes provide an ecosystem benefit by helping to control rodent populations. Snakes may come into conflict with humans if found near homes, in yards, or along foot trails. Most human bites occur when ...
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Current California Ocean Recreational Fishing Regulations - Northern Region

Please see the Northern Management Area Recreational Groundfish Regulations Summary table for current rockfish recreational fishing regulations. The leopard shark is part of a group of fish known as ...
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California’s Invaders: Red-Eared Slider

An adult red-eared slider basking on a warm rock. Photo by Anna Ewing, CDFW. Red-eared sliders are medium-sized freshwater turtles. Their top shell (carapace) and skin are olive to brown in color with ...