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2022-2023 News Releases

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  • March 28, 2023

The Eurasian strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) was detected in two mountain lions in Mono County in December 2022 and January 2023, according to wildlife health experts with CDFW.

Categories: Species, Wildlife Health
  • March 6, 2023
cluster of monarch butterflies overwintering in habitat

State and federal agencies in California are joining forces to address the decline of monarch butterflies and other pollinator species in the state.

Categories: Habitat Restoration, Rare Species, Species, Wildlife Health
  • December 20, 2022
groundfish lingcod in water

Changes to recreational fishing seasons, depth limits and bag limits for a variety of groundfish species will be implemented in 2023.

Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine, Species
  • December 17, 2022
mountain lion P22 face closeup

After receiving a comprehensive medical evaluation, CDFW has received a clear picture of the mountain lion P-22’s medical condition and overall health. He had several severe injuries and chronic health problems.

Categories: Species, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
  • December 14, 2022
image of bee on a plant

CDFW is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the Crotch’s bumble bee, Franklin’s bumble bee, Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee and western bumble bee under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

Categories: General, Species, Wildlife Health

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