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Managing California’s diverse fish, wildlife, plant resources, & habitats, for their ecological values & for their use & enjoyment by the public.
California, USA
Joined July 2009
Hot weather means full Tahoe beaches & garbage season. Bears seek easy meals from unsecured trash causing conflict & harm. Use bear-resistant bins properly or take your trash with you. Report issues in CA 916-358-2917, in NV 775-688-BEAR. Learn more:
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It's not too early to get excited about California's duck season. Breeding waterfowl numbers in the state are up 27% over last year with mallards and gadwall showing big gains, up 49% and 104%, respectively:
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Looking for some off-season fun with your hunting dog? Tag along as we join the Northern California Chapter of NAVHDA on one of their field days in the Suisun Marsh. For more on hunting, visit and
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Adult winter-run Chinook salmon have also been observed nearby in the North Fork of Battle Creek swimming past Eagle Canyon Dam. This is the first time this has happened since fish passage facilities were constructed as part of the Battle Creek Restoration Project.
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Great news! Adult winter-run Chinook salmon have been spotted in the McCloud River for the first time in almost 100 years! (Video courtesy of Chris Townsend, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission)
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Wildlife including game animals such as wild pigs, bear and geese can be exposed unintentionally to anticoagulant rodenticides. Blue flesh in a wild pig alerted a wildlife trapper in Monterey County to reach out to CDFW’s Wildlife Health Lab to confirm.
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Wild pigs in South Monterey County are showing signs of ingesting a poison meant for rodents, commonly found in bait stations located in agricultural fields.
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NEWS RELEASE: Scientific Surveys Show Continued Decline in White Sturgeon Population
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CDFW Director Chuck Bonham reflects on 14 years of transformative work — from Klamath dam removal to wolf & beaver reintroduction. Have a listen to the latest episode of @CalTrout's Fish Water People podcast.
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On this episode of the Fish Water People podcast, hear from Griff Griffith, renowned natural and cultural resource interpreter, and Chuck Bonham, Director of the California Department of Fish and...
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The #MadreFire burned an estimated 25,000 acres of CDFW’s Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve. Infrastructure saw little damage thanks to fire crews & CDFW weed abatement work. While most of the tule elk’s home range burned, a herd some 50 strong was recently seen on the reserve.
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CDFW advises boaters to prioritize safety this holiday weekend, including wearing life jackets and having signaling devices at the ready. These measures proved life-saving last weekend when CDFW wildlife officers rescued three from the SF Bay after their sailboat capsized.
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RT @CaWaterBoards: We wish all Californian’s a wonderful #FourthOfJuly ! . As you plan your water fun in some of our beautiful lakes and re….
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NEWS RELEASE: Decade of Wolf Management: CDFW Report Details Wolf Research, Conservation Efforts.
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CDFW and California State Parks have removed a bear that was a danger to public safety in South Lake Tahoe with a long history of human conflict, including multiple home invasions and vehicle break-ins. Learn more at our Bear Naked Truth blog:
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Hop aboard as CDFW conducts helicopter surveys of pronghorn populations in northeastern California. Aerial surveys are one of the primary tools CDFW uses to monitor big game species and support informed, science-based management decisions.
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CDFW and @CAStateParks euthanized a bear that was a danger to public safety in S. Lake Tahoe with a long history of human conflict, including home invasions and car break-ins. Learn more here:
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NEWS RELEASE: CDFW est. 9,165 Chinook salmon were taken statewide during the two-day opener.
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For the fifth-consecutive year, CDFW is offering some limited but unique archery and shotgun-only deer hunting opportunities at our Cosumnes River ER in Sacramento County. The hunt application period is now open:
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State health agencies have determined that Pacific sardine no longer pose a human health risk due to domoic acid, and CDFW has lifted commercial and recreational take restrictions in place in Southern California. Read more:
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July 5 is the first of two Free Fishing Days in California and that means anyone can fish without a license on this day. A second Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, Aug. 30. For more information, also visit
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CDFW’s Law Enforcement Division proudly announces that Butte County Deputy District Attorney Michael Tufaro has been selected as the 2024 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year! Tufaro’s passion, leadership and hands-on approach make him a true defender of our state’s natural resources.
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