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2022-2024 News Releases

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  • May 15, 2024
river valley formed below reservoir dam

CDFW is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunting access permits for opening weekend, Aug. 10 and 11, 2024, in Zone A for the general season. This is not a special hunt; the drawing is to control the number of hunters in these areas on opening weekend only.

Categories: Big Game, Deer, Hunting, Lands
  • April 23, 2024
A dog rests on the ground.

Dog owners in California are reminded to take precautions to protect their pets from Salmon Poisoning Disease.

Categories: Fishing, Lands, Salmon, Trout
  • March 27, 2024
spring turkey

California’s general spring turkey season opens statewide March 30, and runs through May 5.

Categories: Hunting, Lands, Licensing, Upland Game
  • November 29, 2023
A sign set against a mountainous backdrop, welcomes visitors to the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery.

After years of discussion, CDFW will transfer 40-plus acres of the historic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery in Inyo County to the Fort Independence Indian Community which is recognized as one distinct separate tribal government of the four Owens Valley Paiute Tribes.

Categories: Fisheries, Hatcheries, Lands, WCB
  • October 16, 2023

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) today announced Dr. Jennifer Norris as its new Executive Director.

Categories: Environment, Grants, Lands, WCB, Wildlife Conservation Board

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