High Number of California Brown Pelicans Show Signs of Malnutrition 10 May | by tim.daly@wildlife.ca.gov | 0 Comment CDFW has received increased reports of California brown pelicans, a federally protected species, stranded along the coast from Santa Cruz County south to San Diego County, since late April. Read More
Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in California Deer Population—CDFW Urges Hunters to be Vigilant and Participate in Disease Surveillance Efforts 7 May | by tim.daly@wildlife.ca.gov | 0 Comment Chronic wasting disease has been detected for the first time in California’s deer and elk. Read More
Razor Clam Fishery Closes in Humboldt County Due to Public Health Hazard 2 May | by steve.gonzalez@wildlife.ca.gov | 0 Comment CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Read More
El Dorado County Angler Becomes 500th to Complete CDFW’s Heritage Trout Challenge 1 May | by steve.gonzalez@wildlife.ca.gov | 0 Comment The California Fish and Game Commission and CDFW have recognized Scott Lyons, an El Dorado County resident, retired educator and lifelong angler, with having completed California’s 500th Heritage Trout Challenge. Read More
Wildlife Officer Laura Decker is CDFW’s 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year 29 April | by tim.daly@wildlife.ca.gov | 0 Comment Santa Clara County Wildlife Officer Laura Decker was named 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year. Read More