News Archive Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on X Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Search News News Releases, 2022-Present California Fish and Game Commission: No maximum size limit adopted for striped bass; CESA evaluation coming for one of state’s rarest plants October 15, 2025 After years of discussion and consideration of public comment and scientific research, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) did not approve a proposed regulation amendment to set a maximum size limit for recreational striped bass fishing. This decision and regulatory action affecting California’s natural resources took place at the Commission’s October 8-9 meeting in Sacramento. Continue reading... Categories: FGC, Fisheries, Fishing, Invasive Species, Marine, Plants, Rare Species, Waterfowl, Wildlife Tagged: CESAGolden musselstriped bassgreen crabrare plant CDFW Seeks Hunter Recommendations for Northern San Joaquin Valley Wildlife Areas July 30, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Central Region, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), will hold an online outreach meeting to take comments and recommendations from licensed hunters regarding hunting programs in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Continue reading... Categories: Environment, Hunting, Lands, Outreach, Waterfowl, Wildlife Tagged: Hunter OutreachMendota Wildlife AreaLos Banos Wildlife AreaVolta Wildlife AreaNorth Grasslands Wildlife AreaMerced National Wildlife RefugeSan Luis National Wildlife RefugeKern National Wildlife Refuge Hunters Invited to Share Input on Yolo Bypass, Grizzly Island Hunting Programs July 30, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will hold an online outreach meeting to take comments and recommendations from licensed hunters regarding hunting programs on the Yolo Bypass and Grizzly Island wildlife areas. Continue reading... Categories: Hunting, Lands, Outreach, R3, Upland Game, Waterfowl, Wildlife Tagged: Wildlife AreasYolo BypassGrizzly IslandHunter Outreach CDFW Completes 2025 Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey July 25, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed its 2025 waterfowl breeding population survey. The results of the survey show both mallard and total duck species have increased this year. Continue reading... Categories: Environment, Hunting, Waterfowl Tagged: WaterfowlBreeding Population SurveyCalifornia Duck Hunting Florida Artist Wins 2025 California Duck Stamp Art Contest July 10, 2025 A painting by John N. Harris of Groveland, Fla. has been chosen as the winner of the 2025 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The painting, which depicts a cinnamon teal, will be the official design for the 2025-2026 stamp. Continue reading... Categories: Duck Stamp, Hunting, Waterfowl Tagged: California Duck StampArt Contest2025-26 Duck Stamp Prev1234567...89Next