Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds California Outdoors Q&A OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up(opens in new tab) *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on Twitter @CaliforniaDFW(opens in new tab) Follow on Facebook(opens in new tab) Search News 2022-2024 News Releases CDFW Seeks Public Comment Related to White Sturgeon August 23, 2024 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has initiated a status review for white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) and hereby solicits data and comments on the petitioned action to list this species as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Outreach, Rare Species, Scientific Study, Sturgeon, Wildlife Tagged: White sturgeonstewardshipfishingcatch and releaseCalifornia Delta Fish and Game Commission Approves Catch-and-Release Sport Fishing for White Sturgeon; Currently Closed Season Expected to Reopen Oct. 1 August 22, 2024 The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) has adopted regulations to reopen sport fishing for white sturgeon on a catch-and-release basis while the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) conducts a status review to determine if listing the species as “threatened” under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) is warranted. Continue reading... Categories: Environment, FGC, Fisheries, Fishing, Sturgeon Tagged: White SturgeonSport FishingSan Francisco Bay California Fish and Game Commission Holds Hybrid Meeting August 20, 2024 The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) acted on a variety of issues affecting California’s natural resources at its August 14-15 meeting in Fortuna, Humboldt County. The public was also able to participate via webinar and by phone. Continue reading... Categories: FGC, Sturgeon Tagged: The California Fish and Game CommissionCommissionSturgeonWhite sturgeon Fish and Game Commission Approves White Sturgeon as a Candidate Species for Listing as Threatened June 28, 2024 The California Fish and Game Commission approved white sturgeon as a candidate species for listing under the California Endangered Species Act on June 19. The Commission found sufficient scientific evidence in a petition to determine that listing may be warranted. Continue reading... Categories: FGC, Fisheries, Fishing, Marine Tagged: White SturgeonCalifornia Endangered Species ActSport Fishing California Fish and Game Commission Holds Hybrid Meeting June 24, 2024 At its June 19-20 meeting in Mammoth Lakes, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) acted on issues affecting a variety of California’s natural resources. Continue reading... Categories: WCB Tagged: California Fish and Game CommissionCatalina Island DeerWhite SturgeonChronic Wasting DiseasGrizzly Bears 12Next