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News Releases, 2022-Present

CDFW Encourages Hunters to try Quail and Chukar Hunting in California

October 12, 2026

An upland bird hunter holds a male California quail along with his shotgun. A chocolate Lab stands in the background.

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 in 2026-27.

Categories: Upland Game, Upland Game Bird Stamp

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

October 5, 2026

Painting of black bird with yellow and white in forest

CDFW's annual upland game bird stamp contest is here. The species for 2026-2027 is the sooty grouse with the winning entry featured on the state’s next upland game bird stamp. Entries will be accepted from November 2 through December 4.

Categories: Upland Game Bird Stamp

Tagged: stamp art contest upland game bird

Maryland Artist Wins California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

February 13, 2026

A painting of band-tailed pigeons has been chosen by a panel of judges as the winning entry in the 2025-26 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest. The painting was created by Diane Ford of Bethesda, Maryland.

Categories: Upland Game Bird Stamp

Tagged: Upland stamp art contest