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    • June 1, 2023
    a group of 8 individuals on a road holding tools such as shovels to remove invasive species plants next to them

    CDFW invites everyone with an interest in natural resources to join us in recognizing California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW), Saturday, June 3 through Sunday, June 11.

    Categories: Education, General, Invasive Species
    • June 1, 2023
    Photo shows wolverine in snowy meadow in Yosemite National Park

    CDFW has confirmed that multiple sightings of what is believed to be the same wolverine occurred in May in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains

    Categories: Wildlife
    • May 31, 2023
    A Lassen Pack pup roams Siskiyou County.

    CDFW is pleased to announce the expansion of its Wolf-Livestock Compensation Pilot Program.

    Categories: Human Wildlife Conflict, Wolves
    • May 31, 2023
    Overview of rolling foothills and oak woodland within the Carmel Valley.

    At its May 25, 2023, quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $83.15 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California and, in some cases, provide new and improved public access, recreational and educational opportunities.

    Categories: Education, Habitat Restoration, Lands, Rare Species, Scientific Study, Wildlife Conservation Board
    • May 26, 2023
    Rolling green hills in Western Merced County featuring a road cutting through the hills and a peak in the distance.

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunting permits for opening weekend of the A Zone general season, Aug. 12-13.

    Categories: Big Game, Deer, Hunting, R3