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Western burrowing owl standing on the landscape.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the western burrowing owl under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) faces threats that include habitat loss due to urban and suburban development, ground squirrel population decline, changes in agricultural practices, pesticide poisoning and predation.

Categories:   UnCategorized, Wildlife

CDFW will perform helicopter surveys this month to inventory and monitor elk populations throughout northeastern California. Flights will be conducted throughout November in portions of Modoc, Siskiyou, Lassen, and Shasta counties.

Categories:   Hunting, Scientific Study, Wildlife
Little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) roosting in building rafters.

The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in several counties across California this year, although bats with visible signs of the disease have yet to be observed in the state.

Categories:   Environment, Wildlife
A male, California quail forages on the ground.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is anticipating good hunting for quail and chukar in 2024-25 as the statewide seasons for both open Saturday, Oct. 19 and run concurrently through Jan. 26.

Categories:   Hunting, Lands, R3, Upland Game, Wildlife
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The California Fish and Game Commission acted on a variety of issues affecting California’s natural resources at its Oct. 9-10 meeting.

Categories:   FGC, Fisheries, Fishing, Marine, Rare Species, Species, Wildlife

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